Efficiency Methods
An Introduction to Scientific Management

8 EFFICIENCY METHODS powers, but those of many mathematicians. This expert, Air. C. G. Barth, constructed a slide-rule which can be used by a mechanic to adjust his machine-tool in the best possible way for a given job, instead of depending on a guess or on general judgment. Dr. Taylor was, then, a trained worker in science With his men he was shrewd and severe, but just, and certainly personally successful. His method of payment will be discussed and compared with others later ; but it included penalty for not executing the given task (in the form of lower pay) as well as reward for executing it. He openly selected good men only for his specified tasks ; those who fell behind were transferred, and tried on other work. He was reasonable, considerate and friendly with the workmen he trained. Among the individuals who assisted him in observation and in general administration he created a remarkable outflow of zeal, enthusiasm, originality and initiative ; and during his later years he had the same effect on many men with whom he came into only brief personal contact. Besides these traits, he showed a breadth of view and openness of mind most unusual in a man who had also such tenacity in carrying out his work under difficulty. This quality is very well shown in the change of attitude on certain questions which will be seen by comparing carefully the “ Shop Management ” of 1903 with the “ Principles of Scientific Management ” of 1911; and must cause the greater regret that he should have died (in 1915),