A qualitative investigation into the experiences of retrenchment survivors : a case study of employees at a South African alcoholic beverage company

• Main Author: Morar, Varsha
• Other Authors: Goodman, Suki
• Format: Dissertation
• Language: English
• Published: University of Cape Town 2014
• Subjects: Organisational Psychology
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/5834

Bibliography: leaves 99-105. === Retrenchments have become increasingly prevalent in South Africa affecting those that are retrenched and the survivors of such a process. Despite survivors being the linchpins of future profitability, research on their experiences is limited in this country. This research followed a case study approach and examined survivor experiences in a South African alcoholic beverage organisation. Qualitative data was obtained through fourteen semi-structured interviews with employees who are retrenchment survivors. Following thematic analysis, three key themes emerged: survivor responses throughout the retrenchment process, survivor work attitudes and behaviours throughout the retrenchment process and survivor perceptions on the management of the process.