TY  - JOUR
AB  - In this paper I begin to answer the neglected question of “When to downsize?” Specifically, is downsizing and the associated reskilling of workforces an appropriate response to technological discontinuity? Based on past organizational literature written about technological discontinuity, downsizing, and reskilling, I develop a theoretical framework that indicates when downsizing following a technological discontinuity will increase organizational effectiveness. Propositions are developed based on this framework. The paper concludes with a discussion of the implications for managers and future researchers.
VL  - 8
IS  - 3
SN  - 1055-3185
DO  - 10.1108/eb028920
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/eb028920
AU  - Edwards John C.
PY  - 2000
Y1  - 2000/01/01
TI  - TECHNOLOGICAL DISCONTINUITY AND WORKFORCE SIZE: AN ARGUMENT FOR SELECTIVE DOWNSIZING
T2  - The International Journal of Organizational Analysis
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 290
EP  - 308
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -