The impact of workforce reductions on financial performance: A longitudinal perspective

Journal of Management

Volumn 26, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 341-363

  Wayhan, Victor B ^a   Werner, Steve ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

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EID: 0007238790     PISSN: 01492063     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/014920630002600208     Document Type: Article

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