Shirley (surely) we are not surprised about this, this sort of thing goes on in the big business world all the time. They bring in consultants, find some changes that would make the management look good, (usually a good sacking policy) then all pat themselves on the back & live happily ever after, usually at the expense of the employes!!!
These people live in a different world, much like lawyers etc of that ilk.
Am surprised this thread is still running, the Mods must be again asleep at the wheel
Wmk2