TY  - JOUR
AB  - While profitability improved for a sample of 260 downscaling firms in 46 industries, productivity declined dramatically. We propose and critically examine five competing hypotheses to explain these findings: (1) learning curve effects associated with new technologies; (2) experience curve effects associated with the introduction of new products or entering new markets; (3) systemic problems within the firm; (4) unexpected loss of more productive employees, and (5) reduced commitment among remaining employees.
VL  - 10
IS  - 2
SN  - 1059-5422
DO  - 10.1108/eb046401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/eb046401
AU  - Legatski Ted W.
AU  - Cresson John
AU  - Davey Anne
PY  - 2000
Y1  - 2000/01/01
TI  - POST‐DOWNSCALING PRODUCTIVITY LOSSES: WHEN PROJECTED GAINS TURN TO UNEXPECTED LOSSES
T2  - Competitiveness Review: An International Business Journal
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 80
EP  - 86
Y2  - 2024/05/08
ER  -