ght motions in the right sequence.
2. speed of motions second, that is to say, constantly
increasing speed.
3. constantly improving quality.[25]

THIS METHOD IS CONTRARY TO MOST OLD-TIME PRACTICE.--Under most
old-time practice the quality of the work was the first
consideration, the quantity of work the second, and the methods of
achieving the results the third.

RESULTS OF OLD-TIME PRACTICE.--As a result, the mechanical
reactions, which were expected constantly to follow the improved
habits of work, were constantly hindered by an involuntary impulse
of the muscles to follow the old methods. Waste time and low output
followed.

SOME EARLY RECOGNITION OF "RIGHT MOTIONS FIRST."--The necessity
of teaching the right motions first was early recognized by a few
progressive spirits, as is shown in military tactics; for example,
see pages 6 and 7, "Cavalry Tactics of U.S.A." 1879, D. Appleton,
also page 51.

Note also motions for grooming the horse, page 473. These
directions not only teach the man how, but accustoms the horse to
the sequence and location of motions that he may expect.

BENEFITS OF TEACHING RIGHT MOTIONS FIRST.--Through teaching
right motions first reactions to stimuli gain in speed. The right
habit is formed at the outset. With the constant insistence on these
right habits that result from right motions, will come, naturally,
an increase in speed, which should be fostered until the desired
ultimate speed is reached.

ULTIMATELY, STANDARD QUALITY WILL RESULT.--The result of
absolute insistence on right motions will be prescribed quality,
because the standard motions prescribed were chosen because they
best produced the desired result.

UNDER SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT NO LOSS FROM QUALITY DURING
LEARNING.--As will be shown later, Scientific Management provides
that there shall be little or no loss from the quality of the work
during the learning period. The delay in time before the learner can
be said to produce such work as could a learner taught where quality
was insisted upon first of all, is more than compensated for by the
ultimate combination of speed and quality gained.

RESULTS OF TEACHING THE RIGHT MOTIONS FIRST ARE
FAR-REACHING.--There is no more important subject in this book on
the Psychology of Management than this of teaching right motions
first. The most important results of Scientific Management can all,
in the last analysis, be formulated i