The all too human side of downsizing
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
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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