benny is stressed with the new corporate reorganization. he now reports to a foreign office that has usurped many of his responsibilities, including the contract labor for his projects. therefore, he's working with new and less qualified contractors with whom he doesn't have a relationship. however, the managers of the other departments find themselves in the same boat, and every day they are able to laugh over lunch about their new managerial impotence. is helping benny handle his stress.