A Study of the Association Between Downsizing and Innovation Determinants

International Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 677-698, 2008

Posted: 23 Apr 2010

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Kamel Mellahi

The University of Sheffield; Loughborough University - Management School

Date Written: December 1, 2008

Abstract

Using a survey data of UK firms that engaged in downsizing, this paper explores the link between downsizing and innovation determinants. We suggest that the relationship between downsizing and innovation determinants is contingent upon the speed of implementing the downsizing and the severity of downsizing. Overall, the results confirm our general proposition and shed new light on the relationship between downsizing and innovation enhancers, and barriers to innovation.

Keywords: Downsizing, innovation, redundancy, change

Suggested Citation

Mellahi, Kamel, A Study of the Association Between Downsizing and Innovation Determinants (December 1, 2008). International Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. 12, No. 4, pp. 677-698, 2008 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1483419

Kamel Mellahi (Contact Author)

The University of Sheffield ( email )

Sheffield S, S1 4DT
United Kingdom

Loughborough University - Management School ( email )

Great Britain

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