Applied Motion Study
A Collection Method to industrial Preparedness

190 APPLIED MOTION STUDY also, in emergencies, a learner of the duties of his present position from the man above him. In the first position the worker occupies the place of learner, and is being constantly instructed by the man in the duties of the position immediately above. Naturally a plan like this demands a close co- ordination of all positions. This is provided for through the master promotion chart. This chart is in the hands of the man in charge of promotion. It is slightly different for each organisation. It consists of a schematic arrangement of all posi- tions in the organisation, so arranged as to pro- vide for lines of most rapid advancement, along the various functions and subfunctions, under which the measured functional management by which we operate, works. The great advantage of such a chart is that it makes possible visualis- ing the complete problem of the organisation’s needs in teaching and preparing its members. The direct product of this is that the man in charge of promotion sees clearly the needs and the means of filling them, the demand and the supply. The important by-product is the grad- ual evolution of permanent, rapid, direct paths