Spotswood, also known as The Efficiency Expert, stars Anthony Hopkins in the lead role, as a systems analyst (efficiency expert), who generally comes into a company and recommends various re-organization of various production procedures and other issues.
As the film so graphically shows, there is more than one way to increase productivity. Job losses may or may not be absolutely necessary to achieve superior economic performance.
There are more humane methods of re-enderizing a company that is struggling in the competitive arena than just reducing the work force. New product lines, better market placement, and re-inventing older products are among new methods that retain full employment of existing personnel. It sometimes even creates new jobs and eventual expansion. Ms Rigg gives an excellent performance, and a young Russel Crowe shows why he would go on to be a star in the near future. The film is amusing, but seems to be a bit too pat and cute at times. However, the principle of dealing with existing work forces in a more humane manner is the principle that saves the film.
As the film so graphically shows, there is more than one way to increase productivity. Job losses may or may not be absolutely necessary to achieve superior economic performance.
There are more humane methods of re-enderizing a company that is struggling in the competitive arena than just reducing the work force. New product lines, better market placement, and re-inventing older products are among new methods that retain full employment of existing personnel. It sometimes even creates new jobs and eventual expansion. Ms Rigg gives an excellent performance, and a young Russel Crowe shows why he would go on to be a star in the near future. The film is amusing, but seems to be a bit too pat and cute at times. However, the principle of dealing with existing work forces in a more humane manner is the principle that saves the film.