... industry. This paper will address Ford's recent decisions regarding globalization, competition and sustainability. GLOBALIZATION As consumer preferences and legislation between global nations converged, the opportunity for automobile manufacturers to operate globally increased (The Ford Story 2001). In 1999, the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers was established, reflecting growing globalization trends within the automobile industry. The trade organization includes nine automakers: BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Mazda Motor ... with full pay, rat...

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... costs as well as General Motors benefit packages have all equated to a higher production cost which is ultimately passes along to the consumer. The dawn of labor unions started as early as 1886 with the American Federation of Labor (AFL). A further organization of the industry workers can be stated in the New Deal (1935). In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards set the 40-hours a week and the ... minimum wage. "There existed a strong competition between the CIO- trade unions and the big enterprises (especially the big United Automobile Workers of America (UAW) and General Motors)." (http://tis...

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... . Years later the government started the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC could issue cease and desist orders against unfair trade practices. Another measure taken was the Clayton Anti-Trust Act, which made certain business practices illegal, including price discrimination that enabled monopolies. These guidelines helped solidify the basis of the competitive market we have today. Also helping shape markets were the rise of technology, the emergence of banks, and the betterment of ... product awareness and gave companies the opportunity to become household names. This commercializa...

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