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The all too human side of downsizing

The Antidote

ISSN: 1363-8483

Article publication date: 1 April 1997

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Abstract

Investigates downsizing and its effects on the people involved. Looks at the psychological effects of downsizing on three groups of people: the victims — those who suddenly lose their job; the survivors — the ones left in a shrunken organization, often carrying out their redundant colleagues' work; and the executioners — the unfortunate managers who have to make staff redundant. Profiles each in turn and adds ‘damage to the business’ after each one to put things in context. Declares that, overall, the crucial tool is communication — as a reduction from managers of this leads to rumours and dissatisfaction.

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Citation

Kippenberger, T. (1997), "The all too human side of downsizing", The Antidote, Vol. 2 No. 2, pp. 24-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000006413

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1997, MCB UP Limited

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