Tasksheet #7 - Organizational Outcomes and Workforce Reduction

Does workforce reduction seem to be the solution to problems?

• r. 14-15

• r. 26-31

• r. 16-21

• r. 10-15

What are the reasons for workforce reduction?

• r. 38-39

• r. 32-35

• r. 29-31

• r. 22-25

What are the consequences of workforce reduction and the changes experienced by the downsized firm?

Which study investigated the relationship between commitment to job security and company performance? What was the most relevant outcome?

• r. 66-69

• r. 81-86

• r. 73-75

• r. 70-72

What are the conditions for effective downsizing? What is the difference between downsizing and workforce reduction?

• r. 87-92

• r. 90-92

• r. 81-86

• r. 93-96

What are the main results analysed by the author of this study?

• r. 100-105

• r. 116-130

• r. 110-115

• r. 100-115

What earlier study do the findings of this study support? Explain in detail.

What are the issues that need further study?

• r. 168-173

• r. 162-167

• r. 177-184