Layoffs and DMM

I think there is a direct correlation between the quality of management (leadership) and layoffs, especially as it relates to huge layoffs of many thousands of people we routinely see in the news in our present generation, but also layoffs in general and at any level. Now I will admit there are special cases where a tsunami or earthquake can be the cause of layoffs. But a tsunami or an earthquake does not have to be a guarantee of layoffs. Without a Deming-style, influenced or mirrored quality management system with people as the focus, processes in statistical control and monitored, and management freed up to look at the future, management's vision is on putting out fires. The competition most certainly will catch them by surprise. The result is loss of marketshare, revenue, profitabilty and layoffs. It is imperative for a healthy society to have employed people, and the ideal being employed people with a sense of security.

To make my case on the relationship of quality management and layoffs, I give you the following link:
http://money.msn.com/investing/ceos-who-became-job-killers-thestreet.aspx?cp-documentid=6834878&GT1=33002

Let me know your thoughts.