Shop Management

130 SHOP MANAGEMENT large works if they are incapable of looking ahead and patiently waiting for from two to four years, they had better leave things just as they are, since a change of system involves a change in the ideas, point of view and habits of many men with strong convictions and prejudices, and that this can only be brought about slowly and chiefly through a series of object lessons, each of which takes time, and through continued reasoning; and that for this rea- son, after deciding to adopt a given type, the neces- sary steps should be taken as fast as possible, one after another, for its introduction. The directors should be convinced that an increase in the propor- tion of non-producers to producers means increased economy and not red tape, providing the non- producers are kept busy at their respective functions. They should be prepared to lose some of their valuable men who cannot stand the change and also for the continued indignant protest of many of their old and trusted employés who can see nothing but extrava- gance in the new ways and ruin ahead. It is a matter of the first importance that, in addition to the direc- tors of the company, all of those connected with the management should be given a broad and compre- hensive view of the general objects to be attained and the means which will be employed. They should fully realize before starting on their work and should never lose sight of the fact that the great object of the new organization is to bring about two momen- tous changes in the men: First. A complete revolution in their mental atti- tude toward their employers and their work.