...Nantaporn Makawatsakul; Brian H. Kleiner Concentrates on downsizing, the modern term for redundancy, which is, of course, no longer a short‐term “fix”. Notes that massive downsizing creates more problems than it solves – only rarely achieving its original financial objectives. Lists the three main...

...Marc Beylerian; Brian H. Kleiner Argues that although downsizing and mass lay‐offs are a plague, they do not only affect US companies but also other areas in the industrialized world. Stresses they ruin morale, corrode loyalty and, for the displaced workers, cause a lot of heartbreak. Investigates...

... that not all expected benefits of downsizing are realized and asks at what cost to society? Concludes by looking at the effect this procedure has on the remaining workforce and lists the ten common mistakes which companies should avoid. Management Research News NEW DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING REDUCTIONS IN FORCE...