THE DOWNSIZE OF DOWNSIZING: USING RESEARCH ACTION AS CONSULTING PROCESS
THE DOWNSIZE OF DOWNSIZING: USING RESEARCH ACTION AS CONSULTING PROCESS
Author(s): Rodolphe OclerSubject(s): Economy
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: research action; downsizing; consultation; hidden costs; survivor analysis
Summary/Abstract: Most downsizing processes prove to be dysfunctional, resulting in high hidden costs. This article aims at identifying how a specific methodology of research action (socio-economic approach to management) can help to overcome those dysfunctions using consultation. It presents the qualitative results identifying major pitfalls following a downsizing process. It then quantifies the impacts of such a process and identifies solutions that can be given using SEAM.
Journal: Analele Universităţii din Craiova - Seria Ştiinţe Economice
- Issue Year: XXXVIII/2010
- Issue No: _
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English