Discussion Topic 1: Downsizing

How does downsizing affect organizations in the short term? In the long term? What is the impact of a layoff on layoff survivors within the organization? How can these effects be minimized?

Discussion Topic 2: Reduced Turnover

Do you think a fast-food restaurant would benefit from reducing turnover of cooks and cashiers? How? What could the restaurant reasonably do to encourage employees to stay? What problems might occur if employees stayed for longer periods of time? Describe how your responses relate to the possible HR strategy of the restaurant.