In 1914, Henry Ford doubled the wage paid to workers to $5.00 per day. Why did he do this?
a. To reduce employee turnover and absenteeism.
b. The government forced him to pay better wages.
c. Workers threatened to strike if they were not paid at least $5.00 per day.
d. Out of charity - he wanted to “give back” to the workers who made him wealthy
Ans: a. To reduce employee turnover and absenteeism.
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