The fundamental principles of Balaban & Katz theatre management (1926)

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THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF them on this contract. If advances are authorised and made by you, assure yourself that proper report is made to the Production and the Accounting Departments. These precautions are necessary to protect yourself and others from overpaying these companies. Remember that the one who makes a payment in excess of the amount due is held personally responsible. Productions which make use of live animals present additional problems. Although the performers care for the animals, they do not always take proper means to overcome offensive odors. One of the simplest and most effective methods you can use for this purpose is to mix equal parts of vinegar and water and allow this mixture to simmer over a small electric stove during the stay of the animals in your theatre. Progress of Employees There are very few positions in our organization which are not training grounds for other positions of greater responsibility. Our organisation is definitely committed to the policy of filling the higher executive positions by promotion from our own ranks. With this as our policy, we cannot afford to maintain a continued interest in those who show no evidence of growth in our organisation. You are expected to make a periodic inspection of the progress records for the purpose of determining the fitness of each of your employees for their retention on your payroll and further for consideration of those employees who have demonstrated their qualifications for advancement. The record of progress is made on the reverse side of the application. This combination presents a complete record of each employee's qualifications and growth since joining our organisation. (Discharging of Employees In discharging employees from your organisation for any reason, you are cautioned to perform this duty in a manner in keeping with your position in our organisation. Employees who are being [29] BALABAN &> KATZ THEATRE MANAGEMENT