Open AccessA Scoping Review of the Impact of Downsizing on Survivors
Author(s) -
Holly J. Langster,
Shelby Cutrer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of nursing administration/the journal of nursing administration
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1539-0721
pISSN - 0002-0443
DOI - 10.1097/nna.0000000000001022
Subject(s) - staffing , organizational citizenship behavior , psychology , psychological contract , productivity , organizational change , organizational commitment , work (physics) , business , public relations , applied psychology , social psychology , management , political science , economics , engineering , economic growth , mechanical engineering
Dynamics in the workplace are tumultuous. Downsizing within organizations is one strategy to adjust staffing to volumes. Survivor demoralization and loss of trust in the organization are the primary outcomes of organizational downsizing. These deep emotional responses to psychological contract breach/violation result in decreased organizational citizenship behavior, decreased organizational commitment, decreased productivity, and employees who desire to work elsewhere.