American Business Abroad: Ford on Six Continents documents the first sixty years of Ford Motor Company's international expansion. Ford Motor Company introduced Americans to the first affordable car. Based on Ford's extraordinary company archives, this book traces the company's rise as a multinational enterprise. Following the export of the sixth car produced by the company, Ford opened its first plant abroad in its second year of business and quickly expanded around the world, building a business that by the mid 1920s ...
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American Business Abroad: Ford on Six Continents documents the first sixty years of Ford Motor Company's international expansion. Ford Motor Company introduced Americans to the first affordable car. Based on Ford's extraordinary company archives, this book traces the company's rise as a multinational enterprise. Following the export of the sixth car produced by the company, Ford opened its first plant abroad in its second year of business and quickly expanded around the world, building a business that by the mid 1920s spanned six continents. It faced wars, nationalism, numerous government restrictions and all the perils of operating across borders. First published in 1964, this book has lasting value in reminding readers of the long and uneven path of globalization. This new edition includes a new introduction by the author examining the impact and legacy of the study. It remains a major contribution to global economic history. In addition, Ford's history offers useful lessons today for both participants in the global economy and students of international business.
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Add this copy of American Business Abroad: Ford on Six Continents to cart. $12.04, good condition, Sold by BookDrop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Phoenix, AZ, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by Wayne State University Press.
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Good. Size: 100x20x148; Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Library stamps and markings. Shelf wear. "A vital part of the Ford story, and a valuable contribution to American and World economic history. Probably the best account of an American economic enterprise, or set of enterprises, abroad, ever written."-Allan Nevins.
Add this copy of American Business Abroad: Ford on Six Continents to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Pam Hirschhorn Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by Wayne State University Press.
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Very good in fair dust jacket. DJ shows wear on edges, soiling and chips. Covers good. Text very clean. Shelf dust on fore edges. Binding tight. 559 p. Audience: College/higher education; Professional and scholarly. From knock down Model T to Ford of Britain, Germany and Asia
Add this copy of American Business Abroad: Ford on Six Continents to cart. $36.42, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by Wayne State University Press.