Word: exaction
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...exact sort of attack which the Holy Cross strategists have planned is unknown. However, it is fairly certain that the forward pass will figure in it to a great extent. It is obvious that the Purple backfield cannot hope to gain much ground by pounding at the center of the heavy University line. Such an attack would quickly wear itself out, for the Holy Cross backs are not heavy enough to stand too much punishment. Hence end runs, passing, and punting are bound to assume major roles in the Purple style of play...
...results of this research immediately in the practical, everyday management of their business. The figures on the cost of doing business have been used extensively for purposes of comparison. When a wholesale grocer has put his own figures beside the average for the trade, he frequently has found the exact point at which his expense was too heavy. In some cases it was sales force expense. When his attention was called to that point, further investigation usually proved to him that the reason was not that he was paying too high salaries and commissions, but poor routing of his salesmen...
...figures in such summaries as the Bureau has issued merely serve as indicators. They suggest the points to which attention should be given. The burden of the solution of the problem and the decision as to the exact method of meeting any difficulty thus indicated remain with the individual executive. Sometimes we find that a merchant expects that some sort of ready-made system will solve all his troubles. That is impossible. We cannot prescribe ready-made methods that will fit all the circumstances throughout the country. We cannot find any genuine substitute for the individual initiative, imagination, and foresight...
...prorate these expenses properly, it is necessary to estimate the amount of time devoted to the handling and selling of the articles in each department. To make these estimates is a far more hazardous undertaking than cost accounting in a factory, where ordinarily it is possible to keep an exact record of the time spent on each job. This cost accounting may be thoroughly worth while in individual wholesale grocery businesses. I am by no means sure, however, that the trade generally is prepared to install the detailed records that would be necessary to secure practical results. Personally I should...
...particulary for the tutorial work of the college, as well as a memorial reading room where shall be kept Roosevelt memorabilia of all kinds. The plans are to be carried into effect as soon as the necessary funds can be secured. The precise type of building, and its exact site at the University, are yet to be determined...