Knowledge work and telework: an exploratory study

Authors: Bentley, Kaye; Yoong, Pak

Source: Internet Research: Electronic Networking Applications and Policy, Volume 10, Number 4, 2000 , pp. 346-356(11)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Describes a case research study into how knowledge workers adopt telework as an alternative work arrangement. It reports how knowledge workers in two New Zealand organisations organise their workload to take advantage of the information and Internet technology available to them in their work and home environments. The findings of the study indicate that knowledge workers are inclined to use home-based teleworking as an adjunct to the work done during normal business hours. Their preference is still to work at the office for most of their work time. Discusses the implications of the findings for practice and research.

Keywords: Internet; Telecommuting; Knowledge Workers

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/10662240010342658

Publication date: 2000-04-01