Analyzing Character: The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social LifeBlackford, Katherine M. H. (Katherine Melvina Huntsinger)
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Analyzing Character: The New Science of Judging Men; Misfits in Business, the Home and Social Life
Blackford, Katherine M. H. (Katherine Melvina Huntsinger)
Characters and characteristics; Success
Supervisor thus analyzes No. 3: "Very clannish, lacking absolutely in
intelligence, executive ability, frankness; in fact, every attribute that
is necessary for a good foreman. Is wholly unfitted for an executive job
of any kind. Under very strict supervision, would make a fair workman."
Dr. Blackford reports on No. 3: "He is easily influenced; too undependable
and too lax in discipline to make a good executive. He has a keen sense of
right and wrong, but will take on the color of his surroundings. If led by
an undesirable man, he will be a poor asset, and only a fair one even
under good influence."
Supervisor, on No. 4: "An active, honest and frank man; a good boss for a
small gang of men. Limited somewhat by lack of education and medium
planning ability."
Dr. Blackford, on No. 4: "An energetic, active man of only fair
intelligence and capability. He is sympathetic and generous to those he
likes, but his strongest quality is a desire to rule. He will enjoy
enforcing laws, rules and regulations, and will do this with a degree of
energy and watchfulness which probably results in good work on part of
those under him. He is a fair executive. Under right influence, might
further develop."
Supervisor reports on No. 5: "A capable man, secretive and somewhat
clannish; is susceptible, however, to other influences and can be
developed. A little quick-tempered in handling help; expects too much at
the outset. This man must be removed from the influence of No. 1 or he
will make no progress."
Dr. Blackford, on No. 5: "A capable man, secretive in his work; careful,
conservative, and conservatively progressive. He is intelligent and
industrious. He is also ambitious, and has good artistic sense. He is the
type of man that takes pride in doing good work. He will prefer his work
to be perfect and finished rather than faulty. In disposition he is
usually mild, but has a very destructive temper when aroused; so he is
probably a little hot-headed with his workers. He is reserved and
secretive, but under encouragement will unfold whatever information he has
concerning the work. Perhaps his most negative point is a lack of courage
in his convictions, but with encouragement and proper support, he ought to
develop into a good executive."
Supervisor says, briefly, of No. 6: "A very loyal, honest and painstaking
employee; very sincere and absolutely reliable; lacking somewhat in
executive ability to handle a large gang. Very desirable."
Dr. Blackford says, more at length, of No. 6: "Industrious, energetic,
watchful, careful, dependable, and conscientious in her work. She is
sympathetic, but exacting with her workers. She has fair intelligence, is
teachable, and will give considerable thought to improving her work. She
is also a good critic and a good judge of values. If not given too large a
department or too great responsibility, she ought to be very valuable in
an executive position."
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