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Recognizing
the Symptoms of Change
Common Emotional Reactions
of Survivors To Downsizing |
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Fear,
insecurity and uncertainty - from layoff |
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Frustration,
resentment and anger - are common emotions |
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Sadness,
depression and guilt - survivors may mask depression and sadness |
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Unfairness,
betrayal and distrust blaming management and others |
| Coping Methods Employed
By The Survivors
Various
types of coping methods are employed by the survivors. Some are unhealthy
for the
individuals
and the organization.
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Reduced
risk taking, rigid posture reluctant to take on new tasks and initiatives |
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Lowered
productivity survivors may be preoccupied with seeking information |
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A
unending need for information rumors, gossip, are informal ways to get
information |
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Blaming
each level may blame the above level |
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Denial
the higher up in the organization the stronger may be the denial |
| Symptoms That Persist
& Intensify |
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If
intervention does not take place, survivors symptoms persist and can intensify |
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Increase
in fatigue and depression occurs with loss of hope, when change continues |
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Stronger
sense of control loss many workers hang on |
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Heightened
and more focused anger more intense blaming and scapegoat behavior |
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