Analysis Of Ford And Taylorism Theory: Free Qulaity Solution

Discuss about the Discussion Board for Ford and Taylorism Theory.

Answer:

Introduction:

Changes in the Production Process

Henry Ford (Founder of Ford car) was a visionary person. Under his visionary ideas, the company entered in partnership with Alexander Malcomson in 1908. The purpose of this deal was manufacturing car under the ‘The Ford Motor Company’. Through this deal, the company wanted to achieve cost efficiency in the production and increase in the market share. For achieving this objective, the company changed its production processes and methods. During that time, Ford was strongly influenced by the principles or method of the Fredrick Taylor (Ford and Taylor Scientific Management, 2008).  

Reduction in the Unnecessary Activities at the Workplace

Restructure the Assembly Line

Attractive Offers for Employees

Use of Modern Technology

The company used the modern and automatic technologies in the assembly of a car, whose direct benefit were observed such as reducing the time on the production of one car. Due to this, the company was able to generate record profit. 

• Science, Not Rule of Thumb
• Harmony, Not Discord
• Cooperation, Not Individualism    
• Development of Each and Every Person to His / Her Greatest Efficiency and Prosperity (Grachev, M. and Rakitsky, 2013)

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