A Best Fit Planning Model for Managing Personnel Turbulence

Many large organizations have had downsizing problems as they cope with reductions in demand. Issues become more complex when a large downturn is likely to be followed by an upturn, returning the organization near to previous activity levels. The Mare Island Naval Shipyard faces a probable 30% workload drop in the next two to three years (1990–1993) with a projected return to current workload levels in the following several years (1994–1996).