Understanding Fordism and Its Impact

Who first identified Fordism as a distinctive development within American capitalism?

• Antonio Gramsci

• Hugh Bainen

• Henry Ford

• G Frederick Thompson

What was Henry Ford's major innovation that transformed production methods?

• High wages for workers

• Mass production of consumer goods

• The moving assembly line

• Scientific management

How did Fordism affect the traditional skills of craft workers?

• It preserved their skills

• It destroyed their skills

• It enhanced their skills

• It had no impact on their skills

What societal change was promoted by the high wages paid under Fordism?

• Increased unionism

• Mass consumerism

• Decreased productivity

• Craftsmanship revival

What characterized the 'Fordist city' according to scholars?

• Rural landscapes

• Car-oriented housing

• High-rise buildings

• Pedestrian-friendly streets