HRM501 GDB

Downsizing
is simply reducing the number of reporting layers in the organisation to produce a better line of communication and efficiency through the business. Downsizing is a stressful and risky business and should not be carried out by anyone who has not experienced this technique. It is best put in the hands of consultants. Right sizing is a lot less risky. It involves reducing the organisation by a small percentage. By doing this you can keep the organisation trim and in better condition. Rightsizing
can be achieved by a number of painless means such as:· Freezing recruitment· Releasing the long term sickAllowing early retirement· Releasing poor performersWith right sizing – reducing the organisational numbers will initially improve productivity figures. The trick with right sizing the organisation is to watch and track the link between reducing numbers and productivity and stop the reduction as soon as the productivity improvement graph plateau’s out