Applied Motion Study
A Collection Method to industrial Preparedness

CHRONOCYCLEGRAPH DEVICES 81 the timepiece were placed in front of a cross-sec- tioned background, in order that the motions might be more accurately located. The ultimate value of these records, called “ micromotion rec- ords,” far exceeded what had originally been ex- pected. These records were useful, not only in deriving improved methods of performing work that were worthy of being standardised, but also in serving as most admirable teaching devices.1 The negative films were used originally for the study that resulted in the standards, and either these negative films, or positives that appeal more readily to those not trained in film observation, were thrown upon the screen, and served as topics for discussion in the foremen’s, managers' and executives’ meetings, or as demonstrations of the best methods of those learning the industry. Through the application of the results of data gathered from these films, large savings in indus- trial practices were immediately gained. As a - typical example, where eighteen to twenty textile machines had been assembled in a certain shop before the application of micromotion study, i See “ The Psychology of Management,” Sturgis & Wal- ton, 31 East 27th Street, New York.