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A study of the association between downsizing and innovation determinants

  • Kamel Mellahi*
  • , Adrian Wilkinson
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal PublicationArticlepeer-review

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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)677-698
Number of pages22
JournalInternational Journal of Innovation Management
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

Free Keywords

  • Change
  • Downsizing
  • Innovation
  • Redundancy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Business and International Management
  • Strategy and Management
  • Management of Technology and Innovation

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