Downsizing: don’t forget the IT

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Sukgu's Comment - As external and internal envriroments surrounding corporatations are drastically changing, in many occasions, companies are forced to execute downsizing in a certain underperforming part or to the overall organization. However, most companies who are performing downsizing ingnore the proper process for IT equipments and data security. Improper process of disposal of IT equipments can cause security issue of data. According to the articel, it is recommended not to donate and sell companies' old equipments to charities or employees. This is because of tax and data security issue. Anyhow, It is believed that we need to focus more on data security and proper disposal process as well as proper prcess of using IT equipments and data.