Other theories Telecommuting

1 other theories

1.1 motivator-hygiene theory
1.2 social information processing
1.3 sociotechnical systems theory
1.4 adaptive structural theory

other theories

telecommuting new work situation flexible structure makes different traditional work environments various job design theories, in addition job characteristics theory, can explain differences between telecommuting , traditional job settings.

motivator-hygiene theory

motivator-hygiene theory differentiates between motivating factors (motivators) , dissatisfying factors (hygienes). factors motivators such recognition , career advancement may lessened telework. when teleworkers not physically present, may “out of sight, out of mind” other workers in office. additionally, telework may not seen positively management due fear of loss of managerial control. 2008 study found more time spent telecommuting decreased perception of productivity of teleworker in eyes of management. hygiene factors, such work conditions, may improve when teleworking such teleworkers have flexibility work in variety of locations. thus, telework has different work motivating factors , dissatisfying factors office work.

social information processing

social information processing suggests individuals give meaning job characteristics. individuals have ability construct own perception of environment interpreting social cues. social information comes overt statements coworkers, cognitive evaluations of job or task dimensions, , previous behaviors. social context can affect individuals’ beliefs nature of job, expectations individual behavior, , potential consequences of behavior, in uncertain situations. in telework, there fewer social cues because social exchange , personalized communication takes longer process in computer-mediated communication face-to-face interactions.

sociotechnical systems theory

sociotechnical systems (sts) theory explains interaction between social , technological factors. sts examines relationships between people, technology, , work environment, in order design work in way enhances job satisfaction , increases productivity. developed explain paradox of improved technology decreased productivity, theory can applied design of telework. 1 of principles of sts minimal critical specification. principle states that, unless absolutely essential, there should minimal specification of objectives , how tasks in order avoid closing options or inhibiting effective actions. telecommuting provides teleworkers freedom decide how , when tasks. similarly, teleworkers have responsibility use equipment , resources carry out responsibilities. increase in responsibility work increases power, supporting idea teleworking privilege , in companies, considered promotion.

adaptive structural theory

adaptive structuration theory studies variations in organizations new technologies introduced adaptive structural theory proposes structures (general rules , resources offered technology) can differ structuration (how people use these rules , resources). there interplay between intended use of technology , way people use technology. telecommuting provides social structure enables , constrains interactions. instance, in office settings, norm may interact others face-to-face. accomplish interpersonal exchange in telecommuting, other forms of interaction need used. ast suggests when technologies used on time, rules , resources social interactions change. teleworking may alter traditional work practices, such switching face-to-face communication electronic communication.