Retrenchment - Is It a Downsizing Strategy

Ravichandran, Krishnamurthy

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Retrenchment - Is It a Downsizing Strategy

Dr. Krishnamurthy Ravichandran

King Saud University

June 30, 2009

Managing Downturn - ICFAI Press Special Edition, 2009

Abstract:
In times of economic adversity, organizations have multiple courses of action to consider. This paper synthesizes the existing literature from two perspectives - cost cutting and investment for growth. Conditions to consider for each choice are explained, overall recommendations for moving forward are provided, and potential research areas are identified.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 13

Keywords: Down trend, down sizing, HR strategy, retrenchment, layoff

JEL Classification: J33

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Date posted: June 30, 2009

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Ravichandran, Dr. Krishnamurthy, Retrenchment - Is It a Downsizing Strategy (June 30, 2009). Managing Downturn - ICFAI Press Special Edition, 2009. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1427726

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