Monty (Idris Elba), a hardworking automobile mechanic, loses custody of his three daughters to his evil ex-wife, Jennifer (Tasha Smith). He begins working as a chauffeur for Julia (Gabriele Union), an upper class attorney. Their relationship develops both romantically and professionally as she represents him in his court battle. The film twists and turns around Monty’s past but closes in an unusual and happy way.

Job Design:  Monty the Limousine Driver

This sequence begins with a panning shot of Julia’s condominium building. The camera pans down to the Doorman (Steve Coulter) and Monty standing by the limousine. This sequence ends after Julia and Monty arrive at the courthouse. Julia says, “Next time follow my instructions, okay?” Monty responds, “Yes ma’am.” as he gets out of the car.

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2. 1. This chapter opened with a discussion of “job” and “work.” Apply that discussion to the film sequence. Include in your analysis the pattern of social interaction between Monty and Julia.
3. 2. Apply the job characteristics theory to the film sequence. What is the level of each core job characteristic for Monty’s job? Calculate his Motivating Potential Score using the formula that appears earlier in this chapter.
4. 3. Estimate the levels of each critical psychological state for Monty. Use Figure 14.1, “The Job Characteristics Model,” as a guide to your estimate. Use “low,” “middle,” or “high” for your estimate.