The Quality of Habits of Ford Motor Company Employees, According to Nationality, as of January 12th, 1917
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After the announcement of the $5 day in January 1914, Ford wanted to ensure that employees did not squander their money. To this end, the Ford Sociological (or Educational) Department was created to investigate and monitor employees' personal and work lives. In order to be considered a good employee, workers needed to be sober, thrifty, and maintain a positive attitude.
After the announcement of the $5 day in January 1914, Ford wanted to ensure that employees did not squander their money. To this end, the Ford Sociological (or Educational) Department was created to investigate and monitor employees' personal and work lives. In order to be considered a good employee, workers needed to be sober, thrifty, and maintain a positive attitude.
Artifact
Document
Date Made
12 January 1917
Subject Date
12 January 1917
Collection Title
Nevins and Hill Research, Original Documents and Notes Series
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.572.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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