POST-DOWNSCALING PRODUCTIVITY LOSSES: WHEN PROJECTED GAINS TURN TO UNEXPECTED LOSSES.

Autor: Legatski, Ted W., Cresson, John, Davey, Anne
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Zdroj: Competitiveness Review; 2000, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p80, 7p
Abstrakt: Abstract While profitability improved for a sample of 260 downscaling firms in 46 industries, productivity declined dramatically. We propose and critically examine five competing hypotheses to explain these findings: (1) learning curve effects associated with new technologies; (2) experience curve effects associated with the introduction of new products or entering new markets; (3) systemic problems within the firm; (4) unexpected loss of more productive employees, and (5) reduced commitment among remaining employees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index