The Irish standard., 1914-07-25
The Young Man in Business

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the task at hand better than seems
necessary, and eliminate fear of
taking the initiative. This will place
him above the multitude of average
men who travel along the Zines of
least resistance" following the foot
steps of custom. doing their work
in practically the same way as their
predecessors, advancing only with
time, always avoiding responsibility,
"side-stepping" new thoughts, resist
ing modern invasion and fearing pro-
gressive interference.
However humble the task, the
young man must realize that it is
in part preparation for the work to
come. Each grade of service offers
preparation for the grade above, and
this preparation is an inseparable
feature of the current work. He
should keep this idea before him,
and learn to do the routine work
we'll. for it is only by constant appli-
cation that he will gain thorough
knowledge of the business. Observa-
walton is an important factor. The
young man should learn to develop
his powers of observation, for there
is always something to be gained
from a study of the influences at
work around him.
Business abhors waste of men as
we'll as of materials. It develops the
latent capabilities of the young man,
and then institutes special education
al courses to direct him in sound and
healthy lines, investing hundreds of
thousands of dollars. annually for
training courses for young men be-
fore they actually become producers.
Specialists prepare formal instruc-
lions and routines for the young
mans guidance. Societies are formed
at which papers are read, and after
which discussions follow. Big-mind-
ed executives meet the men and talk
things over, and the young man has
the benefit of their experience and is
constantly inspired by their example.
The human element has become the
all-important factor in modern bust
ness. The xecuIlve creates and
develops spirit of loyalty and inter-
est, and upon his work in this direc-
ton his success depends.
Employer and employee have be-
come partners in the truest sense,
and cooperation is the watchword.
Business recognizes this policy as the
only means by which the success of
its employees, on whom its success de-
ponds, can be assured. The duty to
employees is we'll defined, and one
large corporation includes in it's
formal instructions of organization:
The strength or weakness of the
operation of any department is i'm
mediately reflected in the character
of the subordinate officers. 1t will be
found that well-managed depart
ments have, in subordinate positions,
men qualified for further advance
ment. The policy followed by some
officers of having no subordinates
qualified to take their positions is
not only detrimental to the inter-
ests of the company, but suicidal for
themselves.
Need anything further be said on
the attitude of business toward the
young man? 1t takes the young man
and develops him into an efficient
worker. 1t pays his Office rent as
we'll as his light and heat. 1t pays
postage, printing and stationery
bills. It provides libraries, educa-
tional courses and specialized ex-
perts for his help. It gives him cul-
tivated friends and associates. 1t
pays hsi salary while he is working,
takes care of him when he is sick,
and when he retires for a well-earn-
ed rest, it pays him pension.
Should he die in the service, his rela-
tives receive death benefits. More
than all this, it let's him play his part
in the service Of the world, and gives
him the moral satisfaction of life
we'll spent, a task we'll done. What
more can any line of endeavor Of
Ffer'