Strategic Organization Planning: Downsizing for Survival

by David C. Dougherty

Shrinking profits, mergers, and new competitive pressures have led many companies to the realization that slimming down is now essential for corporate survival. This first comprehensive treatment of downsizing as a component of organization planning addresses the critical considerations and concerns that must be taken into account in any such organizational restructuring. This book shows how to find out what functions and units your organization...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899303390
• ISBN13: 9780899303390
• Release Date: March 1989
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 271 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

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David Carson Dougherty was consulting me while I was cheif operating officer of my fast growing compnay. The book explains many of Peter Drucker's theories, which create a simple atmosphere for management and maximum performance for individual staff members. It's an excellent book for small buisnesses faced with rapid growth.