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

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

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

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