Computer of data communication remains to be a fundamental part of both the modern systems as well as retrieval systems of their online access. The current information system has been noted to operate in an online interactive mode whereby the user has the opportunity of interacting with the host from a diverse remote location by using a communication link, unlike the conventional systems. Telecommuting or telecommunication can be categorized as an alternative type of work arrangement, whereby responsibilities or duties are carried out at an off-site location, not to mention that the employees utilize telecommunications technology to connect to the workplace. Scholars have demonstrated diverse factors behind the emergence and development of telecommuting.
One of the factors is that several firms are downsizing their operations with the aim of lowering costs through reduction of the office space. Another factor is that the elevated competition from the United States and even the international scope has forced many organizations to adopt extended workdays together with flexible schedules of work so as to respond better to the needs of their customers. Furthermore, this concept has emerged due to the fact that there is an elevating affordable and cost effective development of computer and telecommunication technologies. Thus, teleworking has tremendously developed from its diffident beginnings in the early 1970s to achieve unparalleled level today and it is expected to continue expanding in the years to come.
The objective of this essay is to discuss the nature of telecommuting, its impact on the individual and the organizations for which the teleworkers work along with its future development.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Nature of Telecommuting
- Impacts of Telecommuting on Individuals and Organizations
- Future Development of Telecommuting
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay aims to discuss the nature of telecommuting, its impact on individuals and organizations, and its future development. It explores the multifaceted nature of this work arrangement, examining its benefits and drawbacks for both employees and employers.
- The definition and components of telecommuting.
- The various forms of telecommuting (home-based, mobile, satellite offices, neighborhood work centers).
- The positive and negative impacts of telecommuting on organizations.
- The positive and negative impacts of telecommuting on individuals.
- The future trends and potential growth of telecommuting.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The Nature of Telecommuting: This chapter defines telecommuting as a work arrangement where responsibilities are carried out at an off-site location using telecommunications technology. It highlights three core components: utilization of IT, de-localization of work, and the link with the organization. The chapter further explores different forms of telecommuting, including home-based telecommuting, mobile work, satellite offices, and neighborhood work centers, detailing the characteristics and implications of each. The discussion emphasizes the evolution of telecommuting from its early stages to its current widespread adoption, driven by factors such as cost reduction, increased competition, and advancements in technology. The varying challenges and benefits associated with different types of telecommuting arrangements, especially those involving non-permanent employees, are also examined.
Impacts of Telecommuting on Individuals and Organizations: This chapter analyzes the various impacts of telecommuting on both individuals and organizations. For organizations, the benefits include reduced absenteeism, increased employee satisfaction and loyalty, improved productivity and work quality, cost reduction (through less office space, energy consumption, and parking), and increased organizational flexibility and responsiveness. The chapter presents empirical evidence from studies conducted by various companies to support these claims, including examples of productivity gains associated with telecommuting. Conversely, negative organizational impacts such as the loss of synergy from employees' physical absence and potential dissatisfaction among managers are also discussed. For individuals, telecommuting offers benefits like reduced commuting time and stress, better work-life balance, fewer distractions, and reduced work-related costs. However, it also presents potential drawbacks such as increased levels of overworking, potential invasion of personal life, confidentiality issues, lack of feedback, and social isolation. The chapter carefully weighs these advantages and disadvantages to present a balanced view of the impact on individuals.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Telecommuting, telework, remote work, work-from-home, information technology, organizational flexibility, employee productivity, work-life balance, cost reduction, home-based telecommuting, mobile work, satellite offices, organizational impacts, individual impacts, future trends.
Frequently Asked Questions: Telecommuting - A Comprehensive Overview
What is the main focus of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive overview of telecommuting, covering its nature, impacts on individuals and organizations, and future development. It analyzes the benefits and drawbacks for both employees and employers, exploring various forms of telecommuting and providing chapter summaries and key terms.
What are the key themes explored in the document?
The key themes include the definition and components of telecommuting; different forms of telecommuting (home-based, mobile, satellite offices, neighborhood work centers); positive and negative impacts on organizations; positive and negative impacts on individuals; and future trends and potential growth of telecommuting.
What are the different forms of telecommuting discussed?
The document discusses various forms of telecommuting, including home-based telecommuting, mobile work, satellite offices, and neighborhood work centers, highlighting the characteristics and implications of each.
What are the positive impacts of telecommuting on organizations?
Positive impacts on organizations include reduced absenteeism, increased employee satisfaction and loyalty, improved productivity and work quality, cost reduction (less office space, energy, parking), and increased organizational flexibility and responsiveness. The document supports these claims with empirical evidence.
What are the negative impacts of telecommuting on organizations?
Negative impacts on organizations may include the loss of synergy from employees' physical absence and potential dissatisfaction among managers.
What are the positive impacts of telecommuting on individuals?
Positive impacts on individuals include reduced commuting time and stress, better work-life balance, fewer distractions, and reduced work-related costs.
What are the negative impacts of telecommuting on individuals?
Negative impacts on individuals may include increased levels of overworking, potential invasion of personal life, confidentiality issues, lack of feedback, and social isolation.
What are the future trends and potential growth of telecommuting?
The document explores the future trends and potential growth of telecommuting, although specific predictions aren't detailed.
What are the key components of telecommuting?
The core components of telecommuting are the utilization of IT, de-localization of work, and the link with the organization.
What keywords are associated with this document?
Keywords include: Telecommuting, telework, remote work, work-from-home, information technology, organizational flexibility, employee productivity, work-life balance, cost reduction, home-based telecommuting, mobile work, satellite offices, organizational impacts, individual impacts, future trends.
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- Mutinda Jackson (Autor), 2018, Telecommuting. The use of computers and telecommunications, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/429515
