Applied Motion Study
A Collection Method to industrial Preparedness

THE THREE POSITION PLAN OF PROMOTION 1 An adequate system of promotion is the solu- tion not only of holding employés in an organisa- tion, but also of the employment problem. There is much emphasis to-day upon the proper selection of employés, and many and elaborate systems have been undortuken for a scientific, or near-scientific, placement. These are not in any wise to be criticised, for the selection of the indi- viduals comprising any organisation is impor- tant, and any plan that will cause the employ- ment manager to plan his duties carefully and to give each decision on the fortunes of others care- ful consideration is to be commended. It must be realised, however, that even more important is holding and helping these employés after they have been selected, and providing an adequate systematised plan of advancement for them. In i Reprinted from “ The Annals ” of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Philadelphia, May, 1916. Publication No. 1001. 187