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Set in a typical wartime factory, the film discusses the supervisor's need to keep up production quantities while meeting quality standards. Narration states "quality work, like a mirror, reflects the one who produces it." Points emphasized include:…

Illustrates that workers themselves are often best qualified to suggest improvements to increase efficiency in the workplace. Bill, a line worker, has been asked by his supervisor for suggestions. By discussing the question with his family over the…

Explains that the job of the supervisor includes preventing problems due to a worker's loss of interest in the job. Narration explains "one of the most powerful spurs to production is the interest of the worker in his job." Shows various scenarios…

Presents two scenarios for the first day on the job at a machine tool factory for a new employee, Ed. In the first scenario, the induction is done very poorly and the new worker shows considerable dissatisfaction with his treatment. Ed is left to…

Shows that it is part of the supervisor's duties to observe workers' varying skills and aptitudes and place them in jobs for which they are best suited. "Dramatized cases of five different workers, unsatisfactory in particular jobs, who are…

Returning home from his job at a factory, a father explains to his son over the dinner table the importance of planning before commencing work on a job. "Jeff Harris, plant supervisor, talks to his son, Jimmy, who has built a boat in the basement too…

Bill Todd, a machine tool operator, is promoted to a supervisor position. Using dramatized illustrations, the plant supervisor explains to Bill the meaning of working with people instead of machines. Pointing out that "a supervisor's value is…

Actress Ingrid Bergman gives an overview of the history of Swedes and Swedish culture in the U.S., presented as a reply to letters from her countrymen asking the question "why do Swedes get along so well in America?" A visit to the American Swedish…

Dramatized scenarios in machine shop workplace illustrate problems arising between supervisors. "Larry Daniels fails as a supervisor because he does not recognize the importance of working harmoniously with other people, particularly with his fellow…

Dramatizing a variety of poor workplace supervision practices, the film points out their flaws and suggests better approaches. Narration states "employees new in industry need special attention" and points out tactful approaches for supervisors to…