To the writer, the word "stint" is far more attractive and more truly descriptive than is "task." Perhaps because of the old-fashioned idea that a reward, usually immediate, followed the completion of the "stint." Opinions as to a preferable word will doubtless vary, but it is self-evident that the word "task" has already become so firmly established in Scientific Management that any attempt to change it would result in a confusion. It is far better to concentrate on developing a new set of associations for it in as many minds as possible. DECIDED ADVANTAGE TO THE USE OF THE WORD TASK.--Perhaps in one way it is fortunate that the use of the word "task" does coincide more or less with the use of that word under Traditional Management. Under Traditional Management the task is the work to be done. It may be just as well that the same word should be used under Scientific Management, in order that both the worker and investigator may realize, that, after all _the work that is to be done_ is, in its essentials, exactly the same. With this realization from the beginning, the mind of the worker or investigator may be the more predisposed to note the eliminations of waste and the cutting down of time, effort and fatigue under the scientifically derived methods. DEFINITION OF TASK AS USED IN SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT.--The task, under Scientific Management, differs from the task under Traditional Management in that-- 1. The tools and surrounding conditions with which the work shall be done are standardized. 2. The method in which the work shall be done is prescribed. 3. The time that the work shall take is scientifically determined. 4. An allowance is made for rest from fatigue. 5. The quality of the output is prescribed. When to this is added the fact that the method is taught, and that the reward is ample, fixed, prompt and assured, the attractive features of the task under Scientific Management have been made plain. TASK IDEA APPLIES TO WORK OF EVERYONE.--Under Scientific Management there is a task for every member of the organization, from the head of the management to the worker at the most rudimentary work. This is too often not known, or not appreciated by the worker, who feels that what is deemed best for him should be good for everyone. The mental attitude will never be right till all understand that the task idea will increase efficiency when applied to any possible kind of work. With the application of the task idea to all, will come added cooeperation. TASK IDEA APPLIES TO THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION.--The work which is to be done by the organization should be considered the task of the organization, and this organization task is studied before individual tasks are set. The methods used in determining this organization task are analysis and synthesis, just as in the case of the individual task.