Applied Motion Study
A Collection Method to industrial Preparedness

164 APPLIED MOTION STUDY but simply provides various outlets for the trained activity. The careful study of psy- chology makes it possible for us to teach workers who are to perform these allied ac- tivities, so that their habits in one line are a help rather than a hindrance in another. It is always best practice to insure that the lines of activity are similar in their demands for motion cycles, because of the enormous saving in habit formation. 4. Another method is by providing that in dull times highly paid specialised workers be re- tained even if necessary to have them placed on less remunerative, but more available work. For example, that foremen in a ma- chine shop be put back on the machines. Such workers are paid what is in effect a re- tainer while on the lower priced work, which brings their earnings up to their usual amount. In this way the acquired skill and intelligence is kept in the organisation, and the outlay is reckoned as a good investment. A third benefit of Scientific Management is the better placement of the employes. The ordinary type of management has no method of scientific-