Michael Moore has a talent for bringing modern issues concerning politics and society at large to the forefront. This talent is obviously apparent in Downsize This! Random Threats from an Unarmed American.
Bringing serious issues that concern everyone American, and more as evidenced by his incredible international popularity, Michael Moore makes you laugh and cry. Downsize This! is the perfect book for the millions of Americans working longer hours for less pay, who are fed up with the state of the world today and are looking for the specifics as to why they feel that way and what they can do about it.
Michael Moore's qualifications to author a book such as this are extensive. It's plain and simple. Some may know him better as the maker of Roger and Me, a documentary focusing on the plight of his hometown of Flint, Michigan. He has also produced the TV series' TV Nation and The Awful Truth. His other documentaries are: Pets or Meat: Return to Flint, Canadian Bacon and The Big One. His documentary, Bowling for Columbine, recently won an oscar. His work is provocative, not only because he lays the facts out simply, but he adds a tenacious wit and humor that you can't ignore.
His book, Stupid White Men.and other sorry excuses for the state of the nation, was the #1 Top Selling Book of 2002 and ran on the New York Times Bestseller list for over a year. His work has such appeal that Stupid White Men has been translated into 24 languages and is a #1 Bestseller in Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, Japan, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Michael Moore just your average American who has been unhappy about the state of our nation and is brave enough to stand up and voice his opinions, which are obviously shared by millions.
In Downsize This! Moore explores corporate America and the state of our economy, jobs and life as of 1996. This book was written to make people think about why things are the way they are in this country.
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To help achieve this goal, it is important to review and learn from the experiences of organizations that have downsized--and recognize that downsizing does not always achieve the intended results. ... For this reason, much can be learned from the experiences of private--and public--organizations that have downsized in recent years. ... This caused the employees left after the downsizing to show less initiative in getting the work done. ... Review the goals publicly, on an established schedule, so people feel part of something bigger than their work unit. Review the goals and progres...
To help achieve this goal, it is important to review and learn from the experiences of organizations that have downsized--and recognize that downsizing does not always achieve the intended results. ... For this reason, much can be learned from the experiences of private--and public--organizations that have downsized in recent years. ... This caused the employees left after the downsizing to show less initiative in getting the work done. ... Review the goals publicly, on an established schedule, so people feel part of something bigger than their work unit. Review the goals and progres...
This type of downsizing potentially leads to companies shutting down, declaring bankruptcy, and dealing with various legal concerns. ... With this strategy, employees typically eliminate themselves, thus eliminating the need for downsizing. ... If their decision is to cut wages, this tactic should be administered fairly. ... Once the outsourced work is brought back into the company, this will provide more work for the organization's current employees, thereby eliminating the need to downsize or at least prolonging the decision. ... Again, this strategy allows the company t...
This is ethical, reasonable, and positive. ... (Wright et al, 2001) The crux of this theory is that people are of value to the organization because they make it productive. ... Which types of resources are lost in this process is critical to the eventual success of such endeavors. ... This change in the structures of the organization typically involves an unfreezing, change and re-freezing process. ... This theory is more about how to manage a downsizing, so more a socio-psychological aspect. ...
All of this will increase costs for AT&T. ... I believe this is related to the increase in workload. ... The individual's effort is the key element in this theory. ... This gives motivation to keep moving. ... There is academic research to prove this point. ...
This does not necessarily mean that employees will not loose their jobs, nor does it mean that their jobs are secure. ... However, this event in our small professional world is unique, and it is important to remember that the event affects not only the "downsized," but also those who remain. ... Before the downsizing project came into play I did not have to operate a vehicle. ... At one time, I was as happy working for this company. ... Downsizing has become a common occurance at my company. ...
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