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

Morar, Varsha

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

Master Thesis

2004

Publisher

University of Cape Town

Department

Organisational Psychology

Faculty

Faculty of Commerce

Abstract

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.

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Bibliography: leaves 99-105.

Keywords

Organisational Psychology

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