The Redesigning of the Railroad Industry

The railroad industry is the main cause for the advancement of the U.S economy. It was one of the most complex industries, which required more care and attention. Therefore, in order for there to be continued growth and success within the U.S economy, there needed to be some kind of change and structure. However, it would not be small. For instance, making changes such as the gain or loss of income or adding workers would not be enough for the economy to improve and run more smoothly. There needed to be a bigger change in the U.S economy, and the managerial revolution, the rise of big business, mass production and distribution became the foundation for that change.

The railroad business was not just a way to make transportation easier, but it also became a staple in our society. The system of railroads evolved into a big system of networks. It created connections with many local areas, in addition to areas that were further away. The growth in population created expansion, but it also made it increasingly difficult to stay connected with other regions. The progression of the railroad industry made it impossible to continue doing things as they had before. The industry had become too big and complex; therefore, changes needed to be made to the management system.

The success for any business involves a clear idea and purpose. When this is established, it is easier to determine what’s needed to be done for the business. Depending on the business, some of the tasks may be complex or difficult; therefore, they may require a particular understanding. This is where the importance of having departments and planning staff accordingly happened. An example of this would be with the railroad industry, which started out with two departments...

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...ing to fall into place, such as smaller businesses having the opportunity to become larger in size and production. Aside from this, the new system of management also created the ability for items to be produced at a faster rate. These changes were the introduction and the foundation for the growth of business in America. Through these changes, we can see that the country was evolving technologically and according to the raising population. All of these concepts apply in today’s world, as we can find examples that display these changes that were made in the managerial system. McDonalds in today’s world applies all these concepts. A big business has influence worldwide. It has a complex managerial system in order to handle the magnitude of McDonalds. The ability to mass distribute and produce its products at a fast rate is why the company has the stature it has today.