In 1998, the German automaker Daimler-Benz and the U. S. automaker Chrysler formed what they called a ‘merger of equals.’ However, Daimler’s culture was very formal and emphasized quality, while the American company had an informal ‘cowboy’ culture that emphasized cost control. A few years later, the merger was declared a failure. What lessons can we learn from this?

Culture differences do matter

Explanation:

In general Germans and German companies are known for being formal, following the rules as strict as possible and regarding the quality of a product as the supreme issue that must not be taken lightly.

The Americans however are less formal, more (market) flexible and show a clear business attitude that focuses more on quantity in production.

Not to mention the social gap when it comes to the working conditions  between the two cultures...

ford’s revolution of the assembly like to make cars less expensive

explanation:

the second significant cause of the great migration was the desire of black southerners to escape segregation, known euphemistically as jim crow. rural african american southerners believed that segregation - and racism and prejudice against blacks - was significantly less intense in the north.