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Is there life after downsizing?

G Bailey, J Szerdy

    The Journal of Business Strategy
    |December 11, 1987
    PubMed
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    Many large corporations have survived downsizing, demonstrating that organizational restructuring is possible. This study explores strategies to improve the quality of corporate life post-downsizing, offering practical principles and a case study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Business Management
    • Organizational Behavior
    • Corporate Restructuring

    Background:

    • Many large U.S. corporations have undergone downsizing and demonstrated survival.
    • The critical question remains about the quality of life and operational effectiveness post-downsizing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the quality of life in corporations after downsizing.
    • To identify strategies for improving the post-downsizing corporate environment.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of experiences from a consultant guiding companies through downsizing and post-downsizing.
    • Insights from an internal program manager at a major U.S. corporation that underwent downsizing.
    • Inclusion of a case study detailing National Semiconductor Corporation's staff reduction and post-downsizing programs.

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    Main Results:

    • Downsizing and survival are achievable for large corporations.
    • General principles for managing downsizing and subsequent corporate life have been identified.
    • A specific case study illustrates successful post-downsizing program implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • Organizational survival post-downsizing is feasible.
    • Proactive strategies and programs are essential for improving the quality of corporate life after restructuring.
    • Best practices can be derived from both general principles and specific corporate case studies.