Associated British Ports, the largest British port company, rebuilt and modernized its facilities through this method. The guaranteed work makes funds available for capital investments, and encourages creditors and investors to put up other monies as necessary. The newly launched vessel is only protected on the slipway, not on the waters of the market. Identify groups affected by privatization, and when politically necessary, incorporate special measures to elicit their support. Workers will be concerned about job security and wages after privatization.
Potential buyers know employee-owners are less likely to strike or resist changes in the workplace.
Bureaucrats who run a state enterprise are obviously threatened by privatization. If necessary, they can join the new management team in some cases. The skills and mindset of a bureaucrat differ radically from those of an entrepreneurial manager, but the market itself will sort this out. Those who can adjust will succeed, while less flexible colleagues will be transferred to less important positions or eventually let go. Customers of state enterprises also should be involved, especially the general public.