Discussion on "Personal problems of management" at the Southern Section of the Institution

MR. GAUNT : What was your meaning about " market plus rate? Do you mean more than district rate? MR. PUCKEY : The market rate is the standard rate applying to district rate. Plus means a little more added on to it. MR. GAUNT : What about the case of federated firms ? MR. PUCKEY : Federated firms usually specify limiting rates of pay. There are, however, ways and means of paying more than the standard laid down ; for example, certain " key " men have often been put on to the staff at a higher salary. MR. WESTBROOK : I see one thing in the paper under the heading " How to ensure correct lighting." You mention " locking rings on bulbs." Is that a special scheme?