Letters from an Old Railway Official. Second Series: [To] His Son, a General Manager
by OpenStories
Original author: Charles De Lano Hine
"Letters from an Old Railway Official. Second Series: To His Son, a General Manager" by Charles Delano Hine is a collection of letters written in the early 20th century. The letters are intended as guidance and reflections on railway management, conveyed from a seasoned railway official to his son, who has recently assumed the role of general manager. The book delves into challenges faced in railway organization and administration, discussing subjects like public relations, operational efficiency, and the evolving nature of railway systems. The opening of this work introduces readers to the author’s extensive background in railway operations and management, establishing his credibility. The first letter announces the son's promotion to general manager, mingling paternal pride with the practical challenges that come with such a position. Hine emphasizes the importance of adapting to modern societal expectations regarding the railway industry, urging his son to uphold principles of equality and individual responsibility in organization. Furthermore, he highlights the need for a balance of ideals and practical approaches in managing the dynamic demands of railway work, setting a tone for thoughtful exploration of railway management themes throughout the book.
Letters from an Old Railway Official. Second Series: [To] His Son, a General Manager, by Charles De Lano Hine. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #45444.
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23 Chapters
- 1.Foreword918 words
- 2.Letter I: The New General Manager1,670 words
- 3.Letter II: Building an Organization1,795 words
- 4.Letter III1,864 words
- 5.Letter IV1,868 words
- 6.Letter V: Limitations of the Chief Clerk System1,719 words
- 7.Letter VI: Preventing Instead of Paying Claims2,042 words
- 8.Letter VII: The Chief of Staff Idea1,933 words
- 9.Letter VIII: The Unit System2,900 words
- 10.Letter IX: Standardizing Office Files2,267 words
- 11.Letter X: The Line and the Staff2,261 words
- 12.Letter XI2,669 words
- 13.Letter XII: The Labor Nemesis and the Manager1,856 words
- 14.Letter XIII1,765 words
- 15.Letter XIV: Preserving Organization Integrity1,743 words
- 16.Letter XV: The Size of an Operating Division2,261 words
- 17.Letter XVI: Supplies and Purchases2,299 words
- 18.Letter XVII: Correspondence and Explanations1,983 words
- 19.Letter XVIII: Organization of the Ideal Railroad2,361 words
- 20.Letter XIX: The Engineering of Men1,549 words
- 21.Letter XX: The Fallacy of the Train-Mile Unit1,943 words
- 22.Letter XXI: The Man-Day as a Unit612 words
- 23.Appendix: The Unit System of Organization763 words