Motion Study
A Method for Increasing the Efficiency of the Workman

96 MOTION STUDY The first task should be successfully completed before the second is undertaken. We have spoken briefly, in considering cost of motions, o the necessity of separating those motions that require skill from those that require nothing but strength and endurance. This sub-classifying of the trades according to the types or grades of motions that they use, or according to the brawn, brain, training, and skill required to make the motions, will cut down production costs. It will raise the standards of all classes. It will do away with differ- ences between employers and employees. It will eliminate unnecessary waste. It will raise the wages of all workers. It will reduce the cost of living. We might call such a sub-classification as desired a “functional” classification of the trades. For example, for brickwork we recommend five classes: Class A. — Ornamental and exterior face brick and molded terra cotta. Class B. —-Interior face tiers that do not show at com- pletion, where strong, plumb, and straight work only is needed. Class C. — Filling tiers where only strength is needed. Class D. — Putting fountain trowels and brick packs on the wall near the place, and in the manner where the other three classes can reach them with greatest economy of motion. Class E. —Pack loaders, brick cullers, and stage builders.