Teleworking: International Perspectives: From Telecommuting to the Virtual Organization (Management of Technology and Innovation) (Hardcover)

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An excellent text covering the whole spectrum of aspects of teleworking. - John Towriss, Cranfield University

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Teleworking has long been proclaimed as a revolution in working practices for the 21st century. Teleworking: International Perspectives offers an up-to-date, groundbreaking and comprehensive assessment in light of the rapidly changing contexts of the globaliation of markets and the proliferation of new technologies. Based upon papers presented at a conference at Brunel University, which was sponsored by BT and the European Commission, the book features contributions from a range of international and interdisciplinary perspectives. As well as an original analysis of the theoretical context of the post-industrial and postmodern world, the book also contains detailed empirical studies examining telworking in a number of different countries. Contributors explore many of the main issues in teleworking drawing on insights from business, economics, sociology and information systems. These include conceptualizing teleworking; the management of spatial, temporal and cultural boundaries; and the possibility of the virtual organization.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (March 27, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 041517354X
• ISBN-13: 978-0415173544
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,653,986 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview of research for in-depth study, March 15, 1999

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This review is from: Teleworking: International Perspectives: From Telecommuting to the Virtual Organization (The Management of Technology and Innovation) (Paperback)

A well-structured collection of empirical research-based articles which provide useful background reading for any academic or advanced student. A variety of mostly European sources make it more relevant and applicable than most US based journal articles and books. Not really suitable for "dissection" or for students below Honours level, as much of the theory is not self contained, and requires considerable academic underpinning. I have found it indispensable, however, for my teaching of ICT-enabled organisational innovations to third and fourth Business Information Management undergraduates.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive survey of the state of the art, January 11, 1999

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This review is from: Teleworking: International Perspectives: From Telecommuting to the Virtual Organization (The Management of Technology and Innovation) (Paperback)

Paul Jackson and Jos van der Wielen are researchers and lecturers with deep experience of investigating and analysing telework. In this book they have assembled and edited contributions by some 20 experts from a wide range of disciplines to produce the most comprehensive perspective on the subject available to date. Each chapter has a complete set of references, making this a valuable start point for new research, as well as an important record of the state of the art in telework-related studies at the end of the twentieth century.