1080 PONTIFICIAE ACADEMIAE SCIENTIARVM SCRIPTA VARTA - 28
tries with surplus labour, and may increase costs of production
so much as to have serious adverse effects on exports. The
most important thing is to establish a definite link between
remuneration and output in the case of all types of work of
which the volume and quality can be estimated even roughly.
[t is necessary to recognise that trade union movements can
gain in real strength only on the basis of increasing pro-
ductivity.
8. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
8.1. The transfer of modern technology from the advanced
countries also calls for much adaptation to suit the needs and
local conditions of underdeveloped regions. To profit by the
experience of the advanced countries and yet to introduce
modern technology and modern social and political institutions
in a way suitable to the particular stage of development of the
country is a matter of crucial importance in the process of
modernisation. Ultimately, success would depend on the growth
of a rational outlook and the experimental attitude of mind,
first, among the leadership at all levels and then gradually
among the general mass of the people.
8.2. It is extremely important that advanced countries
should help and encourage in every way all progressive groups
within the country in promoting the process of modernization
and refrain from offering technical or economic aid in any way
which would hamper the social and scientific transformation.
(14) Mahalanobis I - rag. I2