My Life and Work

by Henry Ford

Overview

A fascinating account of the life and work of Henry Ford, as told by the man himself.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940014129305
Publisher:	Philtre Libre
Publication date:	04/11/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	204 KB

About the Author

Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company, and sponsor of the development of the assembly line technique of mass production. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry. As owner of the Ford Motor Company, he became one of the richest and best-known people in the world. He is credited with "Fordism": mass production of inexpensive goods coupled with high wages for workers. Ford had a global vision, with consumerism as the key to peace. His intense commitment to systematically lowering costs resulted in many technical and business innovations, including a franchise system that put dealerships throughout most of North America and in major cities on six continents. Ford left most of his vast wealth to the Ford Foundation but arranged for his family to control the company permanently.