The Aftermath of Reengineering: Downsizing and Corporate Performance

• organizing layoffs that do not hinder the productivity or company loyalty of the employees who remain
  
• creating internal changes to businesses in the form of structural realignments and downsizing
  
• placing greater emphasis on quality levels in product
  and service output
  
• creating faster communication channels
  
• hiring a more educated, skilled employee base
  
• placing higher expectations on management
  
• defining your company's necessary expenses
  
• establishing critical business processes
  
• determining your company's core competencies, and competitive advantage
  
• setting profit growth targets

The Aftermath of Reengineering covers many recent reengineering efforts made by large corporations in the United States such as Chase Manhattan Corp. Eastman Kodak, and IBM that have sought to pare down a large bureaucracy and steep overhead expenses. You will explore the effective and ineffective results of these efforts and discover the skills needed for successful reengineering to take place. The Aftermath of Reengineering will assist you in achieving a successful vision for your company's future which includes new workplace values, improved leadership, teamwork, and customer-driven success.