Henry Ford :: essays papers

Henry hybridisationA. historic Narrative1.Henry Ford, by far the universes most ren suffered industry man,held a strong grip on American business. The Model t, whichwas his crown creation and the mass production method he usedto produce it, changed the face of the on-line(prenominal) times and becamea temper of the times because it was catchy. He had a bluecollar appeal to the majority of Americans, who were just thatblue collar, because he succeeded on his own merits. Even withthe great wealth he accumulated, he still maintained thesupport of the common folk. 2. In Helbroner & Singer, Mr. Fordis discussed a great deal in chapter 10 Workers and Work. Itis fitting that he be discussed in that chapter, due to thehard croakers mentality he maintained and his actions concerninghis position on the prices of his cars to fit the wages of hisworkers. H&S describes one of his greatest contributions asbeing the creation of the assembly line. This creation as H&Ssays, deliberately sp eeded up the pace of work as machinerydetermined the pace of labor. It also says, the characterof work was changed.B. Historical Interpretation1. The author gives a somewhat normal account of Mr. Fords life, bynormal I mean similar to other information probably heard indescription of his life. What is amusing is chapter 7, which is,entitled panache Ignoramus. This chapter gives information on some ofMr. Fords not-so bright ideas such as the naval submarine he soughtto build, and the three motors each day, and his policy-making aspirationsthat most people do not know about. All these ventures failed for onereason or another, but did not take away from his overall originator inindustry.2. In chapter 30 Henry Ford Legend and Legacy the author places Fordon that industrialist pedestal that he belongs on. He concludes thathis legacy leave go on in the continued production of cars in the massmethod, as well as the old car and special interest motorcar clubs andpublications. Th e author also concludes that if he had died before1914, after he set sweeping changes in motion he would be even more ofan immortal.C. Historical Method1. The author utilizes several sources such as