​ConocoPhillips The Canadian Arm of ConocoPhillips Is One of Canada's Largest

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​ConocoPhillips
The Canadian arm of ConocoPhillips is one of Canada's largest oil and gas exploration and production companies.ConocoPhillips cut 1 000 jobs early in 2015 and will be eliminating around 1 810 more positions by the end of 2015 due to company losses in the millions,the result of the low oil prices.The CEO stated that the company is eliminating 10 percent of its workforce this year.ConocoPhillips plans to eliminate more than 400 jobs and 100 contractors in Canada.The CEO further stated that the company needs to cut jobs to ensure that the company becomes more competitive.
ConocoPhillips is preparing for a period of lower and more volatile oil prices and has cut back its spending forecasts.The company is also paring back its deep water exploration and Alberta oil sands projects.ConocoPhillips shares have fallen 41 percent over the last year,reaching their lowest price in five years.
Throughout your case incident analysis,assume the role of a human resources consultant.Your task is to advise the organization on how it should align its strategic human resource planning with its organizational strategy.Begin by clearly and succinctly stating the problem and/or opportunity,its impact,and why it is important that these problems/opportunities are addressed.Analyze the causes of the problem/opportunity,identify solutions,and recommend a plan for implementation and justification.Please be specific about the approaches and methods you would recommend to facilitate the workforce downsizing process.

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Definitions:

Maturity

The date on which a debt or other borrowing is due to be repaid in full, or when an investment reaches its full value.

Bond's Discount

The difference between the face value of a bond and its selling price when sold for less than its face value.

Amortized

The gradual reduction of a debt over a period of time by making regular payments of interest and principal sufficient to repay the loan by maturity.

Straight-Line Method

Straight-Line Method is a form of calculating depreciation or amortization by evenly spreading the cost of an asset over its useful life.