When I hear of something like that scenario, I can't logically see how the executive team making those initial decisions can spin it as a victory, but I can rea

When I hear of something like that scenario, I can't logically see how the executive team making those initial decisions can spin it as a victory, but I can readily imagine them doing it. "Hooray, we've reduced headcount and improved productivity!!" "Yeah, but your wages bill is now stacked with contractors and is 10x what it was before." "OK,OK, but how about that next exec bonus?"