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Something puzzling yet profound is occurring in consumer-driven societies: an increasing number of individuals from all walks of life are pursuing lower consumption practices and embracing simpler lifestyles. They are 'getting a life' and 'escaping the rat race'. This growing inclination toward simpler lifestyles or downshifting is part of a larger shift in societal values, attitudes, and the notion of what constitutes success and happiness. This distinctive book ...
Due to the increased levels of organizational efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness have produced major layoffs and redundancies, corporate downsizing has now become a strategy of choice for many corporations and governmental agencies. It is now seen as a goal-oriented management tool, and in this avatar has transformed entire economies and industries, changed several organizations, and made a deep impact on the lives of employees, managers and their ...