The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 5, Issue 4 (August 1, 1930)
In the Examination Room
In the Examination Room.
There is another test for hand and eye together. The expert notes how well these work together and makes a note of it. So pass the three hours. Later there comes to Johnnie's parents a report with advice of the trained scientist on the boy's future. The advice is eminently practical and made out with due regard for the labour market (noted earlier) and the ability of his parents to pay for a career— this latter aspect being intensely valuable to Mr. and Mrs. Jones.
Sufficient has been said to show that we do need psychology in industry. It can do much to help output; it will keep square pegs out of round holes or put square pegs into square holes— if they can be made so. Every effort we make in this direction is a step towards a happier working life and an added lift to output in production.
(To be concluded next month.)
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Excursions On The New Zealand Railways.
(Courtesy, Christchurch “Star.”)
Over 4,000 passengers availed themselves of the Department's cheap school excursion fares in Canterbury and Westland Districts (South Island) recently. The illustrations shew one of the popular excursion trains leaving Christchurch.