... skill. The parts are designed so that they can be developed easily. Machines are used to produce standardized parts for products which are mass-produced. Products tend to be relatively cheap. Labour costs are held down because there is little need to employ skilled labour, and because of the large number of products produced, overheads and capital costs, such as the cost of machinery are relatively low." (Haralambos and Holborn 2000; pg.713) Fordism also experiences an autocratic style of management, a strict division of labour and little empowerment/decision making for employees. Although work was secure for the majority, workers felt 'alienated.' With this revolutionary style of production, Fordism heavily influenced the improvement of developed countries economies during the mid twentieth century, particularly in the 1940's to the mid 1960's. Under Fordism, mass utilization shared with mass production to create continued economic growth and extensive material advancement. However, problems with this form of ...

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