henry ford paid high wages and created social programs to boost productivity, reduce turnover, and enable his workers to afford the cars they built, fostering a cycle of economic growth. he believed in creating stable, industrial communities and saw it as both a moral responsibility and a business strategy to prevent labor unrest and ensure loyalty. while his efforts blended profit-driven pragmatism with social idealism, they were also criticized for being overly paternalistic. his approach reshaped labor practices and demonstrated that fair wages could benefit both workers and businesses.
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