ature relevant to the problem to be investigated in the proposed research study is reviewed in this chapter. Two general bodies of literature are reviewed. The first general body of literature reviewed covers developments that have led to organizational decisions to downsize, while the second general body of literature reviewed covers developments within information technology that cause downsizing to be a feasible strategic option.
Developments That Have Led To Organizational Decisions to Downsize
The information environment in which organizations must function is changing. In turn, these changes demand changes in organizational structure and relationships. Peter Drucker (1988, p. 45) said the information age is leading to the creation of knowledge-based organizations, wherein (1) the size of management teams will be reduced, and (2) managerial relationships will be dramatically altered. Peter Senge of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology refe
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