Planned large scale reductions in head‐count, or down‐sizing, have become commonplace in many industries worldwide. In practice many downsizings fail to achieve desired long‐term results. Presents results of a survey among large Canadian firms which suggests some reasons. Examination of...

It is advantageous to link organizational learning with strategies for restructuring, business process re‐engineering and corporate transformation. Such radical change can best succeed if attention is first paid to overall organizational readiness. Suggests a framework for conducting this type...