Proposal for Effects of Downsizing on Morale in the Office of Student Affairs

The Effects of Downsizing on Morale in the Office of Student Affairs








Prepared for
Donna Parker, M.D.
Associate Dean, Office of Student Affairs
University of Maryland School of Medicine








Prepared by
Anyone and Nobody
Assistant Director for Records and Registration
University of Maryland School of Medicine

















February 25, 2012
Memorandum


TO: Donna Parker, M.D., Associate Dean for Student Affairs

FROM: Anyone, Assistant Director for Records and Registration

DATE: February 25, 2012

SUBJECT: The Effects of Downsizing on Morale in the Office of Student Affairs (OSA)

Research on the effects of downsizing in the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) focuses on the affects downsizing has had on the surviving employees' morale, health, and productivity.   As a manager, I am particular interested in the behaviors and attitudes of the surviving employees, because of its importance in maintaining productivity.   The information gathered and cited in this report will provide results that identifies and supports how and why downsizing affects employee morale.

The proposal will provide you with a better understanding of the effects downsizing has had on our surviving employees and provide recommendations on maintaining productivity.   Conducting primary research consist of the concerns and issues voiced directly by the employees, changes in employee attendances, and the impact on productivity.   In addition to primary sources, secondary research (which is done by previous researchers) has rendered information that supports and validates my findings.

Currently there is no quick fix method or remedy to downsizing.   However, the results of this research will summarize how surviving employees perceive the consequences of downsizing.   How downsizing affects employee well being and office productivity, and what the Office of Student Affairs can do to address current concerns and minimize the impact of...