Curves for the Executive 254

Peak-top curves versus flat tops. Methods for combining curves with figure^ recording the data. Cards for plotting curves for operating records. Advantages of the card method for instantaneous comparison of different curves. Typical operating curves for a manufacturing business. Typical records for a selling organization. Arrangement of the card system for extension with increase of business. Moving average curves for operating records. Record cards for preserving all information regarding each curve.

Xll GRAPHIC METHODS

Chapter XIV. Records for the Executive 288

Need for complete records in curve form relating to all main features of a business. Curve-card filing methods. Blueprints from the curve cards allow a cross-index of all important operating curves. A complete record department for a business. Methods for keeping records as used by various large corporations. The need for education in the interpretation of curves. Curves in conference meetings by using a reflecting lantern and the curve-record cards without lantern slides. Curves on swinging-leaf display fixtures.

Chapter XV. Corporation Financial Reports 307

The annual report of corporations not usually put in form to permit intelligent comparison by the stockholders. Records of previous years not usually given. The number of stockholders constantly increasing. Best policy is to give complete and clear information. Recent examples showing bad practice. Curves for the United States Steel Corporation as a suggestion for the type of chart to be included in a corporation annual report. Charts should be a feature of the annual report of every large corporation.