Michigan Evolution

The State Of Michigan has evolved in many ways through out the years. The Stability of the state is truly based on the cultures, politics, and economics. Economics of this state truly began with goods and transportation. Railroads and automobiles have the focus of the state for years. Resources or valuable goods that have impacted this state in variable of ways, yet the manufacturing of cold cereals probably had the most impact. There were five gentleman that have the most influence on the state due to there involvement in the economic growth of the state. There impact or there economic investment in the state still has a lasting effect on the stability of the state.

Walter P. Chrysler, William Kellogg, Charles Post, Henry Ford, and Alfred P. Sloan, all have left the most significant impression on the state with there companies that were home to the state. Chrysler, General Motors, Ford Motor Companies, Kellogg and Post cereal are all brand names that are originated out of the great state of Michigan. The automotive industries truly made a home in the Detroit area. The cold cereal companies are out of the Battle Creek area. This is what makes them similar and the most significant to the state; their economic endeavors that truly keep the state alive and running for many years and to this day have maybe the greatest impact on the economics of the state.

First, the Big Three Automotive Companies make up the essence of the Motor Capital. Walter P. Chrysler, Henry Ford, and Alfred P. Sloan all took giant steps towards success with creating these automotive umbrellas that make or break the state of Michigan. Although, these gentleman technically were not the first to create a moving automobile; they did change and truly evolve the industry in the United States and most

importantly, Michigan. There companies created vehicles that would change the face of transportation for years to come. These creations of automobiles fueled the growth of there business to a very high magnitude. With the growth of their companies they impacted the economy of the state and the country. The growth of these companies began with the demand of their creations. All that could afford a gasoline powered car wanted to purchase one. This enhanced the manufacturing of the products. Chrysler, Ford, and Sloan increased production through the hiring of individuals in their plants produce these automobiles. These gentlemen understood the way to produce these vehicles in an efficient manner to bring in profit.

This began with Henry Ford and Alfred Sloan in their ideas or philosophies to increase production and sales. What was considered "Fordism" was the focus of the improvement of mass production methods and developed the assembly line method. This was in the early 20th century, where the Ford Motor Company taught English and skills to the workers who immigrated from the other regions or countries. The Fordism term truly referred to more than just methods to running a plant; this term also represented Mr. Ford's way of life. Ford believed in paying workers considerable well enough to purchase the product they produce. He also took pride in taking care of his workers and creating a family environment. He worked to make sure workers took care of themselves by receiving particular benefits and discouraging smoking on and off Ford premises.

Now considering that most Ford's laborers were for the most part unskilled and to have these particular opportunities served to be very beneficial for many Michiganders. These

laborers were able to form unions and become a very strong entity in the United States; which is still going on in many ways.

The Fordism truly enforced or prompted the competitors to also upgrade in order to keep up with the competitors on many working levels. This forced the "Sloanism", led by Alfred Sloan himself. Now considering Ford decided to mass produce their products, General Motors decided to enforce those ideas while evolving his own. This started with the emergence of the "upgrade". Sloan decided to upgrade automobiles that change each year. These upgrades included new styling and comfort features. He also focused on creating a market for all types of consumers, meaning the creation of variety vehicles. "The Sloanism" held to be very successful and showing the beginning of the end of the Fordism era. Sloan began using different marketing strategies to encourage demand of the General Motors product. Walter P. Chrysler and his company also incorporated the assembly line system and worked on several marketing avenues to