Management (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 7RDQ
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The structural issue that might arise in managing employees flexible work arrangements and the way this information might help the manager to overcome those issues Introduction:
Flexible work arrangement can be defined as the flexibility which allows the employee to work anytime and from anyplace. In this, the employee decides his/her time schedule and location by themselves. Flexible work arrangements have norms for accomplishing the goals, control implications, decision making, and communication. Employees work from home while being connected with the office through an online portal with the help of a telecommunication facility.
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