A qualitative investigation into the experiences of retrenchment survivors : a case study of employees at a South African alcoholic beverage company

Retrenchments have become increasingly prevalent in South Africa affecting those that are retrenched and the survivors of such a process. Despite survivors being the linchpins of future profitability, research on their experiences is limited in this country. This research followed a case study approach and examined survivor experiences in a South African alcoholic beverage organisation. Qualitative data was obtained through fourteen semi-structured interviews with employees who are retrenchment survivors. Following thematic analysis, three key themes emerged: survivor responses throughout the retrenchment process, survivor work attitudes and behaviours throughout the retrenchment process and survivor perceptions on the management of the process.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Organisational Psychology

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Morar, Varsha

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Goodman, Suki

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5834

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/5834