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The meanings, consequences and implications of the management of downsizing and redundancy: a review
Adrian Thornhill, Mark N.K. SaundersReview paper which draws together the various theoretical and disciplinary strands used in the literature to evaluate downsizing and redundancy. Defines downsizing and redundancy…
Downsizing: is it always lean and mean?
Nicholas Kinnie, Sue Hutchinson, John PurcellDiscusses how downsizing has been associated with the move towards lean working in organisations and with having negative consequences for employees. Considers the extent to which…
The links between absenteeism and commitment during downsizing
Lawson K. Savery, Anthony Travaglione, Ian G.J. FirnsReports results of research into commitment levels and absenteeism among employees at Westrail, the Western Australian Government Railway. Suggests that high absenteeism is…
Workers’ experiences of redundancy: evidence from Scottish defence‐dependent companies
Mike Donnelly, Dora ScholariosExamines the phenomenon of worker displacement resulting from redundancies within defence‐related industries. Focuses on responses to an extensive survey of people made redundant…
The role of outplacement in redundancy management
Noeleen DohertyExplores redundancy as a significant and pervasive outcome of organisational change. Argues that the need to manage the redundancy transition has provoked the development of new…
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hybridEditors:
- Professor Eddy Ng
- Professor Pauline Stanton