Cost, profit & break-even (NP)

United Kingdom, 1980

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John Cleese is joined by John Bird who explains to him why his factory which produces coupled cutlery has gone bankrupt. The film is designed to show the influence of the cost of a product on its price and how the volume produced affects that cost. Also considers how productivity is the only way to increase wages without increasing inflation. Intended for line managers, senior executives and personnel not directly concerned with finance. Suitable for upper secondary level. NB: FOR USE ONLY IN A DOMESTIC SITUATION OR FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

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Credits

director

Peter Robinson

production company

Video Arts

Duration

00:23:28:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1980

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

506280

Language

English

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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