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Does Downsizing Really Matter? Evidence from Japanese Multinationals in the European Manufacturing Industry
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posted on 2023-06-08, 11:28 authored by Norifumi KawaiThis article empirically examines the antecedents and consequences of organizational downsizing using a sample of 67 Japanese multinational corporation (MNC) subsidiaries operating in the European manufacturing industry. To date, existing ?ndings on the occurrence of downsizing at the subsidiary level are based on anecdotal accounts or simple descriptive surveys without any clear-cut conceptual framework that addresses factors and consequences of downsizing events. This study provides evidence that the macro-environmental (e.g. demand declines, international competition) and organizational factors (e.g. stagnant sales growth and poor pro?tability improvement of international competitiveness, development of stable management) were the central motivations for ?rms to engage in workforce reductions. Using the ordered probit and multiple regression techniques, a negative relationship was found between the adoption of downsizing by ?rms and perceived market and organizational performance, namely sales growth and employee motivation. This article also presents managerial implications and methodological limitations.
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International Journal of Human Resource ManagementISSN
0958-5192Publisher
Taylor & FrancisExternal DOI
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1-19Department affiliated with
- Business and Management Publications
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2012-05-01Usage metrics
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