applied the name Fordism to it. The term gained prominence when it was used by Antonio Gramsci in 1934 in his essay "Americanism and Fordism" in his Prison...
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the nature and scope of post-Fordism vary considerably and are a matter of debate among scholars.[citation needed] Fordism was the dominant model of production...
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assembly lines. By 1914, these methods were known around the world as Fordism. Ford's former UK subsidiaries Jaguar and Land Rover, acquired in 1989 and...
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Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (/ˈdʒɛrəld/ JERR-əld; born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the...
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Gerald Ford's tenure as the 38th president of the United States began on August 9, 1974, upon the resignation of president Richard Nixon, and ended on...
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known as Fordism. In 1911 he was awarded a patent for the transmission mechanism that would be used in the Model T and other automobiles. Ford was born...
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The Ford F-Series is a series of light-duty trucks marketed and manufactured by Ford Motor Company since the 1948 model year. The F-Series is marketed...
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History of organizations (section Fordism)
stages of Fordism – the rise of the engineer as the organiser of economic activity, and the decline of the artisan. Fordism, named after Henry Ford, is "a...
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Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor. Regarded as a cinematic cultural icon, he has been a leading man in films of several genres and...
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Chemainus (section Economic development post-Fordism)
system underpinning many North American industries, toward one of Post-Fordism. Fordism is a system of production methods based on principles of specialized...
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developed country; of the post-industrial age; of finance capitalism; of post-Fordism; of the spectacular society; of media culture; and of "developed", "modern"...
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American actor Ford Ice Piedmont Ford Island (Windmill Islands) Ford Massif Ford Nunataks Ford Peak Ford Ranges Ford Rock Ford Spur Ford, Argyll Ford, Buckinghamshire...
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Francis Ford Coppola (/ˈkoʊpələ/ KOH-pə-lə, Italian: [ˈkɔppola]; born 7 April 1939) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is considered...
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Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and producer. He is regarded as one of the...
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Four-door coupé Full-size Ford, some models have "Fordor" in their name Ford C11ADF, army version called "Fordor" in Commonwealth countries In Bored of the Rings...
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Fords may refer to: Ford (crossing), a shallow crossing on a river Fords, New Jersey Fords, South Australia Ford (disambiguation) Ford Motor Company Ford's...
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The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang is currently the longest-produced...
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The Ford Focus is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by Ford Motor Company since 1999. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000...
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Ford Madox Ford (né Joseph Leopold Ford Hermann Madox Hueffer (/ˈhɛfər/ HEF-ər); 17 December 1873 – 26 June 1939) was an English novelist, poet, critic...
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Scientific management (section Relationship to Fordism)
is often assumed that Fordism derives from Taylor's work. Taylor apparently made this assumption himself when visiting the Ford Motor Company's Michigan...
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The Ford GT is a mid-engine two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by American automobile manufacturer Ford for the 2005 model year in conjunction...
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The Ford Foundation is an American private foundation with the stated goal of advancing human welfare. Created in 1936 by Edsel Ford and his father Henry...
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The Ford Galaxie is a car that was marketed by Ford in North America from the 1959 to 1974 model years. Deriving its nameplate from a marketing tie-in...
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child of pioneering industrialist Henry Ford and his wife, Clara Jane Bryant Ford. He was the president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 until his death...
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Harold Eugene Ford Jr. (born May 11, 1970) is an American financial managing director, pundit, author, and former U.S. Congressman who served from 1997–2007...
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Elizabeth Anne Ford (née Bloomer; formerly Warren; April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife...
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Meigs Ford (born May 19, 1956) is an American actor, and the youngest son of former U.S. President Gerald Ford and former First Lady Betty Ford. Ford is...
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Luke Ford (born 26 March 1981) is a Canadian-Australian actor. His career began in television in 2000 and his first film role was in 2006 before being...
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Ford Escort may refer to one of several vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company: Ford Escort (North America), a compact car manufactured for the North...
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Ford E-Series (also known as the Ford Econoline, Ford Econovan or Ford Club Wagon) is a range of full-size vans manufactured and marketed by the Ford...
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