...Hannele Mäkelä; Salme Näsi Purpose This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the social aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) by studying a case of organizational downsizing. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses a theoretical framework consisting of stakeholder...

...Noah P. Barsky; Mohamed E. Hussein; Stephen F. Jablonsky In recent years, many corporations have initiated downsizing programs to eliminate jobs, close facilities and withdraw from major lines of business. These initiatives have been justified in the name of creating “lean and efficient...

...Tony Tinker Computer based accounting information systems (AIS) have been a major force behind the current wave of corporate downsizing and reengineering (Deloitte & Touche LLP, 1996). While greater economy and competitiveness is typically associated with these changes, conventional AIS...