Define
decruitment and list the various decruitment options.
Answer:
Decruitment
is the process by which an organization reduces its workforce.
The various
decruitment options available to an organization are:
a. Firing -
This refers to permanent involuntary termination of employees.
b. Layoffs
- These refer to temporary involuntary termination of employees. Layoffs may
last only for a few days or extend up to years.
c.
Attrition - This is achieved when an organization does not fill the openings
created by voluntary resignations or normal retirements of its employees.
d.
Transfers - This happens when employees are moved either laterally or downward.
This usually does not reduce costs but, it can reduce intraorganizational
supply––demand imbalances.
e. Reduced
workweeks - This is achieved by having employees work fewer hours per week,
share jobs, or perform their jobs on a part-time basis.
f. Early
retirements - Here, the organization provides incentives to older and more
senior employees for retiring before their normal retirement date.
g. Job
sharing - This is achieved by having employees share one full-time position.
Source: Management, 11e
(Robbins/Coulter)
