Chapter 23: The 1920's Coping with Change

        I found reading about Henry Ford very interesting; he has had a big impact on the factory work especially introducing the assembly line. That made a big impact on mass production that corporations even use today to make their products. I got the impression that Henry Ford was a very intelligent man and even caring about his workers. It was not mention in the book, but Henry Ford did many things that will benefits his workers and his business, it was a two in one. For example when workers would be on the assembly line someone would come around giving them a toothbrush or mouth wash so workers would have good oral hygiene. The purpose for this was if his workers had good oral hygiene then they would not have to leave work for a period of time due to a toothache. Another thing he did he would help his workers buy a house specifically close to the factory, so they were never late to work. What really impressed me was Henry Ford would take out a certain amount of money out of the workers’ pay checks and saved it for them in their own saving account so in the end of the year they would have extra money instead of spending it all at once. He really took care of his worker, what was smart about this is he knew if he worker were healthy and taken care of then what he need to be produced would be made quickly and in large amounts. He was a very smart business man who looked at all different perspectives that would benefit his industry. I just think it’s amazing how after all these years in addition to many major changes to our society plus advancements, Henry Ford’s techniques in as well as to ways he established his industry, many industries use today. I still find it fascinating how his products of the Ford automobile are still striving after many years.