Question

question 1/3
which management innovation helped henry ford to realize his vision?
a. providing various models of cars
b. creating a business monopoly
c. downsizing the labor force
d. using assembly - line production methods

Explanation:

Henry Ford's vision was to produce cars in large quantities at an affordable price. The assembly - line production methods allowed for mass production. Each worker had a specific task, and the product moved along the line. This increased efficiency and reduced production time and cost.

• Option A: Providing various models of cars was not the main innovation. Ford initially focused on a single model (Model T) for mass production.
• Option B: Creating a business monopoly was not the management innovation. His focus was on production methods.
• Option C: Downsizing the labor force was not the key. The assembly - line actually required a large number of workers but in a specialized way.
• Option D: The assembly - line production methods were the management innovation. It streamlined the production process.

Answer:

D. using assembly - line production methods