awbacks of downsizing appear to be much more obvious to the detractors of the practice.
Downsizing has been a major fact of life in business organizations in the United States throughout the 1990s (Ramsey, 1997, p. 5). Many human resource officers are beginning to conclude, however, that the demoralizing and demeaning effects of downsizing cause more long-term harm than good for the organization. A growing number of corporations are moving away from downsizing toward renewed growth. This trend is supported by an increased emphasis by business organizations on job creation and maintenance. There also is a co
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