61. A director of Beta Company suggests that Beta can improve its competitive
position by hiring a significant number of former Alpha Company employees who have
recently retired or been laid off. The directors reasoning is that because Alpha
manufactures some products similar to Betas, former Alpha employees would be
experienced and need little training, could provide valuable information about Alphas
successful methods, and would be particularly motivated to compete against Alpha. The
directors argument is problematic in several respects.
First of all, the argument presupposes that Alphas methods are successful. This is
not necessarily the case. To the contrary, the fact that Alpha has laid off 15 percent of its
employees in every division and at every level suggests that Alphas methods may have
been unsuccessful and that downsizing was necessary for the company to minimize
financial losses.
Secondly, the director assumes that the former Alpha employees hired by Beta
will be well-trained and valuable. During a typical lay-off, however, the best and most
experienced employees are typically the last to be laid off. By following the directors
advice, Beta would probably be hiring Alphas least efficient and least experienced
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