Unveiling Determinants of Employee and Asset Retrenchment in SMEs: An Institutional Perspective

Rachid Achbah ()
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Rachid Achbah: UL2 UFR SEG - Université Lumière - Lyon 2 - UFR de Sciences économiques et de gestion - UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2, COACTIS - COnception de l'ACTIon en Situation - UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2 - UJM - Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne

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Abstract: This research endeavors to expand the institutional lens on retrenchment decisions within SMEs, encompassing diverse facets such as employee and asset retrenchment. We empirically analyze retrenchment decisions among a sample of firms in the Rhône-Alpes region from 2005 to 2014. The results highlight the significant influence of factors such as the business climate, the firm's financial situation, and observed retrenchment practices among industry leaders. These factors distinctly contribute to shaping the retrenchment preferences of firms. Notably, the influence is particularly pronounced in employee retrenchment, revealing a heightened sensitivity to mimetic logic. These outcomes incite nuanced reflections across three pivotal dimensions, shedding light on intricate intersections within the institutional landscape of SME retrenchment decisions.

Keywords: Employee Retrenchment; Institutional dynamics; Mimicry; Small and Medium Enterprises (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024-06-03
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Published in XXXIII conférence de l’AIMS, ESG UQAM, AIMS, Jun 2024, Montréal (Québec), Canada

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