The Implications of Magnitude, Timing, and Realization of Workforce Downsizing on Firm Profitability
ISSN
2151-6561
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2010-08-10
Author(s)
Abstract
Few empirical studies have focused on the internal characteristics of the downsizing process that influence the relationship between workforce downsizing and organizational performance. Our study addresses this gap by analyzing the effects of magnitude, timing, & realization of workforce downsizing on downsizing firms' subsequent financial performance. Based on an analysis of the workforce downsizing actions by the largest European firms (Eurostoxx 50/Stoxx50) between 1996 to 2006, we find that the relationship between the magnitude of workforce downsizing and subsequent firm profitability is non-linear.
Language
English
Keywords
workforce downsizing
firm performance
timing
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings. 2010
Publisher
Academy of Management
Publisher place
New York
Event Title
70th Academy of Management Annual Meeting (AOM) 2010 "Dare to Care"
Event Location
Montréal, Canada
Event Date
06.-10.08.2010
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
69064