MANAGING GROWTH AND DOWNSIZING

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MANAGING GROWTH AND DOWNSIZING

Project description

MAKE SURE THE PAPER IS 4 FULL PAGES.

Make sure the person that writes order number 1241420 writes this paper. This two paper go together.

MANAGING GROWTH AND DOWNSIZING

Using the feedback you received on your SLP 1 identifying your personal capstone project, begin to build your readings and Background materials that will support a written text of your project.

Conduct a search of the “literature” that helps frame your expertise in your chosen specialization. Look for trends, practices, organizational examples, textbook like materials, websites, etc. that would enable you to write on this topic establishing your expertise and credibility.

SLP Assignment Expectations

For SLP 2, you need to turn in an annotated bibliography of at least 20 sources that you have found that would support your paper. You will be using these sources in greater detail for future SLPs.

For help determining “What is an Annotated Bibliography?” visits Cornell University’s site that provides descriptions and a sample of an annotated bibliography.

Turn in your annotated bibliography by the module due date.

Required Material

Anonymous (n.d.). Tips for handling layoffs. HRM Guide. Retrieved 08/17/09 fromhttp://www.hrmguide.net/usa/layoff_tips.htm

McNamara, C. (2007). Growing your business. Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Retrieved 2/18/09 fromhttp://www.managementhelp.org/grow_biz/grow_biz.htm

Frost, M. (2003, March). Responsible Restructuring. HRMagazine, 48(3), 119-120.

Mirabal, N., & DeYoung, R. (2005). Downsizing as a Strategic Intervention. Journal of American Academy of Business, Cambridge, 6(1), 39-45.

Optional Material

Walker, D. (2006, April). Managing Growth. Photo District News, 26(4), 42-44,46,48.

Wells, S. J. (2008, May). Managing a Downturn. HRMagazine, 53(5), 48-53.

This article called is a brief but informative introduction to this topic:

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Tips for Handling Layoffs. (2001). Accessed May 23, 2010 at:http://www.hrmguide.net/usa/layoff_tips.htm

The Free Management Library has a number of articles on issues of managing organizational growth. Select at least two here and read through them:

Understanding Life Cycles of Organizations

Deciding Whether to Grow the Organization or Not

Evaluating Your OrganizationHow Well Is It Doing?

Growing Your BusinessAre You Personally Ready?

Typical Challenges in Growing

General Advice to Grow Your Organization

Getting Professional Help

Financing Growth

Planned Growth: Business Planning

Some useful material on change and downsizing (select at least one of these):

Organizational Change

Basics

More views on change management

Downsizing and outplacement

Organizational transformation (radical, fundamental change)