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Lucky or Unlucky people: Layoff Survivors

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  • Muhammad Imran Malik

    (PhD Scholar, FUIEMS, Foundation University, New Lalazar Rawalpindi, Pakistan)

  • Dr. Mehboob Ahmad

    (Professor, FUCLAS, Foundation University, New Lalazar Rawalpindi, Pakistan)

Abstract

Perceived workloads after downsizing eradicate the commitment and productivity among layoff survivors. Up to some extent provision of work - life balance opportunities can save the situation. The current study is carried out among layoff survivors of the two giant organizations in Pakistan. A cross - sectional study based on a stratified random sample of 450 survivors assisted to test the relationship. In the first step the relationship of perceived work load increase (WLI), commitment of layoff survivors towards their organizations (OC) and productivity (EP) is examined to know whether layoff survivors are lucky or unlucky in terms of the effects perceived workload and commitment have on their productivity. Later on work - life balance (WLB) was added to examine its moderating effect to the model. The results of Pearson’s correlation and linear multiple regression confirm that the perceived workloads are dangerous to commitment and productivity of layoff survivors. Where as, the provision of work - life balance opportunities help in moderating the situation. Independent sample t - test shows the differences in the two organizations. Results are discussed in the light of literature and implications are suggested.

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  • Muhammad Imran Malik & Dr. Mehboob Ahmad, 2011. "Lucky or Unlucky people: Layoff Survivors," Far East Journal of Psychology and Business, Far East Research Centre, vol. 2(2), pages 23-35, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:fej:articl:v:2c:y:2011:i:2:p:23-35
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    Keywords

    Perceived workload; work - life balance; organizational commitment; productivity; layoff survivors; Pakistan;
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    • M1 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration

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