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John McElroy discusses the rapid development pace of Henry Ford and its relevance for current auto executives.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Henry Ford had a staggering pace of development and current executives should study the corporate structure from the 1920s.

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Host: John McElroy

Topics covered

• automotive history
• corporate structure
• executive leadership
• development pace
• Henry Ford

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Organizations: WWJ

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