| Author: | Heenan, D.A. |
| Title: | The downside of downsizing. |
| Journal: | Journal of Business Strategy
1989 : NOV-DEC, VOL. 10:6, p. 18-23 |
| Index terms: | CORPORATE STRATEGY CORPORATE STRUCTURE |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Restructuring has become a popular option for streamlining organizations. But today, evidence suggests that US corporations have neglected the drawbacks of downsizing. Strategic planning suffers because of slashing headquarters staff. A streamlined head office necessarily offers its operating units a limited menu of technical services, but certain professional skills do not exits at the business-unit level. Downsizing of headquarters staff can also lead to loss of control over business units and to weakening intrafirm communications. |
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