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M3A2: CRITICAL REVIEW 2
Abstract
During this assignment, you will explore and explain the best practices to follow in the
Begin by accessing the Excelsior College Library to find reliable and scholarly articles
related to this assignment to expand upon the key topics. Write and submit a critical review of
approximately 250300 words. Be sure to follow the APA style (6th edition) for writing and
effectiveness. The decrease in the workforce happens from time to time in an organization
(OHagan et al., 2008). The best practices of the reduction of the workforce require the
management to be thorough and plan efficiently in order to achieve the expected outcomes of the
strategic implementation. The management needs to define the process in various forms
including work redesigning and work reduction strategies (Cameron, 1994). These inform the
reasons for the workforce reduction and putting employees aware of the process. Also, the
process needs to prepare a strategy for deciding which employees are to leave the organization,
as well as, the exit procedure. Also, preparing the send-off package for the employees is essential
eliminating redundancy, duplication, and improving the efficiency of the labor force within the
organizational requirements. Also, improves productivity and cost effectiveness in the employee
The adverse impacts of the reduction of the workforce in an organization entail low
morale of the employees after their colleagues leave and fear of being laid off as well, in turn,
inducing low productivity of employees (Ware & Grantham, 2010). Also, organizations are
bound to incur substantial sum of money and resources as they send a section of its employees
The most credible alternatives to the reduction of the workforce include expansion of the
company to find new roles for the redundant employees. As well, merging and acquisitions to
References
OHagan, M., Divis, M., & Long, J. (2008). Best practice in the reduction and elimination of
seclusion and restraint: seclusion time for change. Te Pou (http://www. tepou. co.
nz/file/PDF/FINAL-SECLUSION-REDUCTION-BESTPRACTICE-Research-Report.
pdf). Retrieved, 7.
Ware, J., & Grantham, C. (2010). Managing a remote workforce: Proven practices from