Author: | Vries, M. K. de Balazs, K. |
Title: | The human side of downsizing |
Journal: | European Management Journal
1996 : APR, VOL. 14:2, p. 111-120 |
Index terms: | MANAGEMENT LAY-OFFS ORGANIZATIONS |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | In this article, individual reaction patterns to downsizing operations are explored in the victims, the survivors (those staying with a company after layoffs) and the executioners (those responsible for the implementation of downsizing) involved in the process. Data are obtained from open-ended interviews conducted with the various stakeholders and applied within a clinical framework. Special emphasis is given to the reactions of the executives implementing the downsizing operation. |
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