Instructions:
1. Prepare a
word-processed file double spaced, with a font size of 12.
2. Include APA format
in-text citations along with the references on the last page.
3. Report should not
be Paraphrased.
Background/Outline:
Downsizing and restructuring seems to be avoidable in this
current economy and those companies that want to survive and prosper in the
global economy need to engage in downsizing strategies. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t
read in the news about companies terminating employees and restructuring to
stay competitive. Restructuring activity in Canada is at its highest level
ever; therefore, HR professionals should add the ability to manage downsizing
and restructuring as part of their skill set.
Question #1 (One Page)
• Identify
an organization that has undergone H.R. downsizing and restructuring in the
last 2 (two) years.
• Give a
brief overview of the organization.
Question #2 (One and Half Page)
• Identify
and explain the challenges and problems that the organization was facing.
Question #3 (One and Half Page)
• Discuss
how the organization planned for the downsizing and restructuring.
Question #4 (One and Half Page)
• Describe
and discuss the type of downsizing strategy that the organization used.
Question #5 (Two Pages)
• Discuss
the role that Human Resources played in each stage of formulating and executing
the downsizing and restructuring strategy. What did the HR team do to minimize
the impact of the process on the survivors?
