Rather than arbitrary position reductions, coordination of personnel levels and actual budget allocations more logical and better for morale. Executive persistence in face of obvious loss demoralizes employees who perceive lack of support. Improving Productivity Productivity programs in place can help minimize impact of cutbacks.
Reorganizations defer recovery.
Cutbacks do not necessarily lead to productivity, which is a function of more sophisticated, comprehensive programs. Irene S. Rubin, Shrinking the Federal Government , Longman, 1985.