Rebalancing the Workforce at IBM: A Case Study of Redeployment and Revitalization (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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When faced with the severe reduction in demand for its products, management at the Burlington plant recognized that a major strategic challenge existed. The underlying problem that engendered the symptom of reduced demand was slippage in adapting to a changing environment. In such cases, the obvious-and often erroneous response to reduced demand is to shrink flexible resources, particularly the work force. Reducing activity levels, however, generates less funds that are available to cover unshrinkable fixed costs and the research and development thrust the organization needs to ensure its future adaptability. A more adaptive response-the one subsequently adopted in Burlington-is to increase production while cutting costs; meet price competition; introduce new, superior products; and thereby run the plant at full capacity.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the intricacies of employee redeployment and rebalancing within the context of IBM's Burlington plant. It delves into the challenges faced by the plant in the early 1980s amidst a decline in demand for memory chips and the subsequent need to reduce its workforce. The author meticulously analyzes the multi-faceted approach IBM implemented to address this crisis, which involved a delicate balance between short- and long-term strategies. The book provides a nuanced understanding of the interplay between corporate and local initiatives, highlighting the importance of integrating line and staff responsibilities in effective human resource management. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of workforce adjustments and the significance of fostering a committed and adaptable workforce in an ever-changing business landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780365656807_0
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