Reveals how Toyota has encouraged its employees at every level, from the factory floor to the corporate suites, to develop innovative ideas that will help the company and the world at large.
the American automobile industry's road from glory to disaster
Ingrassia, Paul
2010
Discusses how three companies in the auto industry in the United States fell into bankruptcy, examining various levels of the corporate power structure in Detroit as well the role played by government and business executives in attempting to help fix the problem.
Relates the story of Henry Ford, his son Edsel, his grandson Henry II, and describes others who were influential in the automobile company and in the family dynasty.
Presents a biography of Henry Ford examining his childhood and early work on automobiles, his development of the Model T and Model A, establishment of the first assembly line, as well as his sometimes controversial personal and private life.
Describes the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford, discussing his childhood, early fascination with machines, invention of the Model T, and work at the Ford Motor Company.
Photographs and text help trace the history of Detroit's auto industry, and discuss the influence the city had on the development and manufacturing of cars in the United States.
Presents information about more than sixty careers for people who love cars, focusing on the more unusual aspects of automobiling, and including comments from people working in the various fields.