EMPLOYEE ATTITUDES TOWARDS TELECOMMUTING: AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS AND JOB CONTEXT ATTITUDES

Authors : Atılhan NAKTİYOK, Ömer Faruk İŞCAN

Pages : 53-73

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Publication Date : 2003-11-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examines the effects of individual and household related characteristics and job context attributes on individuals’ attitudes towards telecommuting. The sample comprised 664 IT professionals working in Istanbul. Results suggest that individual, household related characteristics and job context attitudes influence individuals’ attitudes towards telecommuting. In addition, employees stated that their likelihood of leaving the organization would decrease if their organization used telecommuting as a flexible work option
Keywords : Telecommuting, individual and household attributes, workplace perceptions, attitudes