WAGES by Frederick W. Taylor

“A long series of experiments, coupled with close observation, had demonstrated the fact that when workmen of this caliber are given a carefully measured task, which calls for a big day’s work on their part, and that in return for this extra effort they are paid wages up to 60 percent.

Beyond the wages usually paid, that this increase in wages tends to make them not only more thrifty but better men in every way; that they live rather better, begin to save money, become more sober, and work more steadily.

When, on the other hand, they receive much more than a 60 percent increase in wages, many of them will work irregularly and tend to become more or less shiftless, extravagant, and dissipated.

Our experiments showed, in other words, that it does not do for most men to get rich too fast.”

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WAGES by Frederick W. Taylor

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