The character of telework and the characteristics of teleworkers
Haddon, Leslie ; Brynin, Malcolm
New Technology, Work and Employment
2005
20
1
March
34-46
comparison ; information technology ; telework
Bulgaria ; Germany ; Israel ; Italy ; Norway ; United Kingdom
Technology
English
Bibliogr.
"A flexible definition of teleworking suggests that it is more widespread than is generally believed. However, is telework technologically driven? This is tested with data from six countries. As the categories of the definition have distinctive social characteristics, telework seems to reflect traditional occupational practices rather than a major technological shift."
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