(a) is fostered through the play element, has been
scientifically studied, and is utilized as far as
possible; the same is true of the love of work, which
is reenforced by the fact that the man has been placed
where he will have the most love for his work.
(b) is insured by the love of contest, which is provided
for not only by contest with others, but by the
constant contest of the worker with his own previous
records. When he does exceed these records he utilizes
powers which it is for his good physically, as well as
otherwise, to utilize.
RESULTS OF PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENT.--This regularity, good habits,
and physical development, result in good health, increased strength
and a better appearance. To these three results all scientific
managers testify. An excellent example of this is found in Mr.
Gantt's "Work, Wages and Profits," where the increased health, the
better color and the better general appearance of the workers under
Scientific Management is commented on as well as the fact that they
are inspired by their habits to dress themselves better and in every
way to become of a higher type.[2]
MENTAL DEVELOPMENT.--Welfare under Scientific Management is
provided for by Mental Development. This we may discuss under
habits, and under general mental development.
1. As for habits we must consider
(a) Habits of attention. Under Scientific Management, as we
have shown, attention must become a habit. Only when it
does become a habit, can the work required be properly
performed, and the reward received. As only those who
show themselves capable of really receiving the reward
are considered to be properly placed, ultimately all
who remain at work under Scientific Management must
attain this habit of attention.
(b) Habit of method of attack. This not only enables the
worker to do the things that he is assigned
satisfactorily, but also has the broadening effect of
teaching him how to do other things, i.e., showing him
the "how" of doing things, and giving him standards
which are the outcome of mental habits, and by which he
learns to measure.
2. General mental development is provided for by the experience
which the worker gets not only in the general way in which all who
work must give experience, but in the set way provided for by
Scientific Management. This is so presented to the worker that it
becomes actually usable at once. This not only allows him to judge
others, but provides for self-knowledge, which is one of the most
valuable of all of the outcomes of Scientific Management. He becomes
mentally capable of estimating his own powers and predicting what he
himself is capable of doing. The outcome of this mental development is
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