xperience, he should do good work in experimental lines. Any change made,
however, should separate him completely from the regular productive
organization."
Dr. Blackford reports on No. 1: "He is, however, an undesirable man to be
in charge of others. He is far more destructive than constructive, more
disorganizing than organizing. He is ultra-conservative, non-progressive,
and is not disposed to take on any new methods unless he himself can get
the credit for their installation. In disposition he is stubborn and
obstinate. He is also reserved and suspicious. Being of the selfish type,
he will look after his own interests first in all things. No. 1 lacks
straightforwardness and frankness of disposition, so he will be tricky,
slippery, and do things in an underhanded way. He has very great dislike
of detail and will have a tendency to procrastinate if given an
opportunity, I believe he has passed the age limit of mental growth."
Supervisor thus summarizes No. 2: "A well-intentioned, honest and reliable
man, lacking absolutely in executive ability. Should have a job as
inspector or like, where he would have no one to look after but himself."
Dr. Blackford says of No. 2: "No. 2 is a simple-hearted man of very
ordinary ability. He is not systematic or orderly; is very susceptible to
criticism; exceedingly emotional, apprehensive, and watchful. No doubt men
will like him because he is easy with them. However, he will not be a
particularly good executive, because he cannot maintain discipline."
Supervisor thus analyzes No. 3: "Very clannish, lacking absolutely in
intelligence, executive ability, frankness; in fact, every attribute that
is necessary for a good foreman. Is wholly unfitted for an executive job
of any kind. Under very strict supervision, would make a fair workman."
Dr. Blackford reports on No. 3: "He is easily influenced; too undependable
and too lax in discipline to make a good executive. He has a keen sense of
right and wrong, but will take on the color of his surroundings. If led by
an undesirable man, he will be a poor asset, and only a fair one even
under good influence."
Supervisor, on No. 4: "An active, honest and frank man; a good boss for a
small gang of men. Limited somewhat by lack of education and medium
planning ability."
Dr. Blackford, on No. 4: "An energetic, active man of only fair
intelligence and capability. He is sympathetic and generous to those he
likes, but his strongest quality
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