Henry Ford II and Ford motor destiny

Bennett man

Clara Ford and Edsel Ford

Bennett was originally hired as a bodyguard for Henry Ford but then interfered with work related to Henry Ford. If this elderly senior entrepreneur is difficult for many others, it is only for Bennett and Henry Ford to always meet in the morning, or face to face, or by phone. Possibly because of his skill, Bennett gained Henry Ford's sympathy and then identified himself as the Director of Staff. Henry Ford also liked Bennett because he was in close contact with the brothers and sisters in the company, but for Mr. Ford, it was the best way to counter the disturbances caused by workers and the successes. may happen of descendants.

Bennett often deals with robbery and murder. During a party invited by Bennett at Ford Company, the Governor of Michigan was surprised and resentful to see a murderer being searched by police. Later, Bennett recounted the incident in the following autobiography: "Because the Governor is famous for being good at face-to-face, I feel happy in my heart as I watch him confused."

Bennett always carried a pistol in himself. One day he shot a cigarette that was burning on the lips of a man who violated Henry Ford's taboo, not smoking in the factory. Bennett also laid out many plans to challenge the company's employees about loyalty and discreetness. One day with a secret and important look, Bennett handed a staff member an envelope and said, "Keep this until I ask. Remember not to tell anyone that I gave it to you." . A few days later, the direct supervisor of the employee went to see him and said, "Mr. Ford told me to ask you for the papers you kept . " If the employee honestly returned the envelope, he would be dismissed on the weekend. On the contrary, if he swears he has never stored a document, he will get a raise and promotion. By the method described above, Harry Bennett tried the absolute loyalty of the employees.

Henry Ford II.

Edsel Ford - 1939

In 1943, Edsel Ford died of cancer. Henry Ford returned as General Manager of the company, but this old man was both humble and sick so he could not pay much attention to his work. At this time, Bennett thought that the opportunity was convenient because then, Edsel's two children Henry II and Benson were entangled in the army, one serving the Navy, the other in the Air Force. Before the outbreak of World War II, Henry II and Benson were both apprenticed in the Ford Company and shared with him hatred towards Bennett. Henry II often quarreled with Bennett and Benson insisted on refusing to attend Board meetings when Bennett was there.

When Edsel died, Henry II was discharged and returned to represent the Ford family at two factories in River Rouge and Willom Run, which built airstrikes. Henry II's return made Bennett very worried. He tried to make this young man not get important positions in the company.

At this time, Henry II was very lonely without a guide, but Henry II went everywhere to find out every problem by picking up knowledge. For this young boss, the employees in the company are also reluctant to talk because of fear of Bennett's control. Henry II, meanwhile, patiently rummages through, finding out every problem, and the problem of sales is what people are indifferent.

Henry Ford II's first job was to immediately invite Jack Davis, one of the founders, who was living in seclusion in California, to become Commercial Manager at Dearborn. Davis was a close friend of Edsel but was disbelieved by Bennett during the period before the outbreak of World War. Edsel had to hide Davis from work at the California branch. By this time, Henry II had an experienced and trusted master beside him, a necessity for the young entrepreneur to be able to cope with Bennett's groupmates and not get lost in the middle of the way. too complicated organization of the Company. In addition, there is also John Bugas, former head of the Federal Police (FBI) in Detroit.

Hennry Ford II

As for Bennett, this guy doesn't know anything, not even manufacturing and trading, how to run a complex and expensive business. Bennett often refuses to follow Henry II's recommendations, but if he makes important decisions, Bennett is absent for a moment and then returns to the office as follows: "I just went to see Mr. Ford. The old man objected to this . " In the face of such actions by Bennett, Henry II often had to call Fair Lane to know, but in 10 times there were nine times when the Ford family replied that Bennett had not been seen that day.

The operation of the company was in trouble but no one in the family dared to show it to the old Henry Ford. Officially, Henry Ford I is still the CEO of the company and important decisions must be approved by the big business. Before this situation, Davis and Bugas only had to advise Henry II to be patient and wait .

One morning, Henry II was informed that Bennett had made an amendment (codicil) of Henry I's will that the Ford family had no knowledge of. Under this major amendment, when the big business dies, Ford Motor Company will be placed for 10 years under the control of a Board of Directors by Bennett as President. This news angered Henry II. Bugas went to see Bennett and said that Henry II was very upset and was trying to change some of the terms of the testament, when Bennett answered: "If only that upset him, then he will write again tomorrow. My room, we will arrange ". The next day, at Bennett's office, Bugas was shown 9 additional copies, including coal sheets, and soon after Bennett lit the fire and picked up the charcoal and put it in an envelope given to Bugas to hand over. for Henry II.

In the face of Bennett's actions, Ford family members saw that there was only one way to counter Bennett was to urgently make Henry II the General Manager of the Company, although this could cause old Henry. I was touched. Clara Ford accepted this assignment. Henry I was often very stubborn and irritable, but for his wife, he was still obedient.

As soon as he was informed that his grandfather intended to give up his position, Henry II met with Davis, Bugas and Mead Briker, one of the directors, abacus and went to Fair Lane to meet his grandfather. Henry II made the condition of accepting a position only when it had full power to dispose and make changes in the company. Henry II announced that he would meet the Board of Directors the next day. While Henry II was waiting for his grandfather's decision, he received a phone call from Bennett. With a sympathetic voice, Bennett informed him that he had advised the great businessman to give the position of General Manager to Henry II.

Henry II - Henry - Edsel Ford

The next day, after a meeting, Henry II met Bennett alone and told him that Ford Company would be completely reformed and John Bugas would replace him as Commercial Director. Bennett was also informed that he could stay working for the company if he wanted to. The next day, Bennett's room was smoky, and Bennett burned all the papers and fled. Anyway, Henry II still has Bennett on the list for 16 months so he can get super.

General Motors and Chrysler, Henry II, 28-year-old General Motors and Chrysler, 28, are a clumsy, inexperienced, ignorant young man when he takes on the position of CEO. career. However, Henry II was guided by two very talented women, mother and grandmother. With the help of these two women, Henry II launched a US $ 4 million business. Someone asked the young General Manager why he acted like that, Henry II answered: "Because of the pride of tradition!".

Henry Ford II reformed many organizations within the company. The skilled workers are allowed to attend training courses to be able to step up to higher positions. Henry II made the daily work at the factory so light and pleasant and proved that the close and intimate contact between the owner and the worker is essential to improve productivity and so on. , interest is also increased. Edsel must have written deeply into your minds about social responsibility, something Henry Ford I deemed useless.

Under the skillful control of Henry II, Ford Motor Company restored its old position. This is a surprising achievement in the history of new technology. In 1946, Ford Company almost failed. Four years later, Ford Motor earned 265 million in profits and the number of cars sold outperformed Chevrolet in 1955. Ford Motor became a completely new and thriving company. This success is due to the working spirit of office workers, boatmen and foremen, and all that is the merit of Henry II.

Henry Ford & Edison

In addition to improving the company, Henry II also established the Ford Foundation (the Ford Foundation), the largest "organization of the Donor" in the world with the aim of subsidizing useful work on Education and Research. Rescue and Development.

On April 7, 1947, Mr. Henry Ford I passed away, enjoying 83 years of age. Henry Ford is actually an outstanding mechanical and commercial figure. Even the nature of a big business is unusual. It is also said that during the British King and Queen's party at the White House, President Franklin Roosevelt sent an invitation to Henry Ford. The great enterprise wrote a paper apologizing to the Head of State for the absence. Henry Ford refused because that day, Ms. Clara held a meeting of the members of the Association of Pruning.

Henry Ford wrote four books with author Samuel Crowther, which are: "My life and my work" (My Life and Work, 1922), "Today and Tomorrow" (Today and Tomorrow, 1926) ), "Edison follows me" (Edison As I Know Him, 1930) and "Forward" (Moving Forward, 1931).

Henry Ford is actually a special character in the Car Industry History

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