se the individual
himself knows what he has done, his fellows know, and
the management knows.
(b) comparative records, which show even those who might
not make the comparison, exactly how each worker
stands, with relation to his mates, or with relation to
his past records.
This appreciation of standing is well exemplified in the happy
phrasing of Mr. Gantt--"There is in every workroom a fashion, or
habit of work, and the new worker follows that fashion, for it isn't
respectable not to. The man or woman who ignores fashion does not
get much pleasure from associating with those that follow it, and
the new member consequently tries to fall in with the sentiment of
the community.[3] Our chart shows that the stronger the sentiment in
favor of industry is, the harder the new member tries and the sooner
he succeeds."
4. Self-control is developed by
(a) the habits of inhibition fostered by Scientific
Management,--that is to say, when the right habits are
formed, necessarily many wrong habits are eliminated.
It becomes a part of Scientific Management to inhibit
all inattention and wrong habits, and to concentrate
upon the things desired. This is further aided by
(b) the distinct goal and the distinct task which
Scientific Management gives, which allow the man to
hold himself well in control, to keep his poise and to
advance steadily.
5. "Squareness." This squareness is exemplified first of all by
the attitude of the management. It provides, in every way, that the
men are given a "square deal," in that the tasks assigned are of the
proper size, and that the reward that is given is of the proper
dimensions, and is assured. This has already been shown to be
exemplified in many characteristics of Scientific Management, and
more especially in the inspection and in the disciplining.
MORAL DEVELOPMENT RESULTS IN CONTENTMENT, BROTHERHOOD AND THE
"WILL TO DO".--The three results of this moral development are
1. contentment
2. brotherhood
3. a "will to do."
1. Contentment is the outgrowth of the personal responsibility,
the appreciation of standing, and the general "squareness" of the
entire plan of Scientific Management.
2. The idea of brotherhood is fostered particularly through the
responsibility for others, through
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