Hmmm...it's a double-edged sword though. Consolidation often means big city graft. Consolidate, consolidate, consolidate, says the 9-11 commission. (I think there's a big book of tricks that the blue ribbon commissions refer to)...On a less treacherous level, consolidation can mean more social loafing...the employees of a smaller unit will seek to expand their skills, while those of a large unit will let the other guy do it.