This film demonstrates how skilled workers may be freed from unnecessary labour by the use of simple mechanical devices and for rearrangement of personnel. As the result of employee suggestions for improvements, labour and time saving devices are adopted, leading to increased production. Such increased productivity can lead to shorter hours and higher wages.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321532
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Employee participation
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial management
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial productivity
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Labor productivity
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Personnel management
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Mechanization - Economic aspects
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Management - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)