Abstract
This paper presents a preliminary examination of the relationship of ICT and labor flexibility within 26 countries, using a variety of data sources. It is proposed that the more sophisticated a country is in terms of its ICT the more likely that work arrangements will be designed to enhance numeric flexibility and task flexibility. Specifically, part-time, temporary, subcontracting work, flexitime and telework arrangements are shown to be positively and significantly correlated with high ICT sophistication of a country. Additionally organisations within countries with high sophistication of ICT infrastructure are also significantly more likely to have adopted wider job roles across management, professional, clerical, and manual levels. Implications and limitations of the study are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 376-378 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | WDSI 2005 proceedings : Western Decision Sciences Institute thirty-fourth annual meeting March 22-26, 2005 Denver, Colorado |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | Western Decision Sciences Institute (34th : 2005) - Vancouver Duration: 22 Mar 2005 → 26 Mar 2005 |