Risk Factors In Downsizing

The table below shows the risk factors that staff can face during a change process, especially when downsizing of staff numbers is occurring.

(source: Researcher, 2015 as quoted by Ryk Croukamp, 2018)

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Number 1 risk factor is person-job-fit. This refers to the changing roles of staff that happens during change plus the increasing demands on staff. This can lead to a greater emotional load (number 2 risk factor). Generally, in change programs
"...individuals have to do too much with too little, with too few resources..."
Ryk Croukamp, 2018

Locus of control

This is about perception by an individual of their ability to exercise control over the environment.
"...those with internal locus of control believe that they have control over their environment and their personal successes, whereas those with an external locus of control view their lives as controlled by external factors such as chance or powerful others..."
J. B. Rotter as quoted by Ryk Croukamp, 2018

Those with external locus of control are more likely to experience burnout, emotional exhaustion, reduced feelings of personal accomplishment.