American Car: Salaried Headcount Reduction

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Case

Reference no. 9B02C053

Subject category: Human Resource Management / Organisational Behaviour

Authors: David Loree (Ivey Business School, Western University); Ken Mark (Ivey Business School, Western University)

Published by: Ivey Publishing

Originally published in: 2002

Version: 2002-10-29

Length: 13 pages

Data source: Published sources

Topics: Employee termination; Human resources management (HRM)

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Abstract

The head of salaried personnel at a large automotive manufacturer is faced with the unenviable task of implementing head count reductions. Several options are available including voluntary leave of absence, contract position reductions and early retirement packages. She must decide the best method to carry out the reductions and how to keep the targeted reductions fair to all employees at the company. Supplemental case ''Janet Michaels at American Car'', product 9B02C054 discusses her decision.

Location:

Canada

Industry:

Transportation equipment

Size:

Large

Other setting(s):

2000