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Conceptualising e-working: exploring innovative work practices for optimising work and travel efficiency

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  • Jasper Lim
  • Michel Walrave
  • Bert Van Wee
  • Toon Van Der Hoorn

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The inception of 'third wave' Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) has the potential of enabling innovative e-working practices in organisations beyond the traditional home teleworking. This paper conceptualises the new e-working practices adopted by 'lead users' through grounded theory analysis. The findings suggest that lead users have adopted five different types of e-working strategies to help them optimise their work and travel efficiency. This study also found several barriers, such as organisational culture and employee preferences, which may reduce e-working. The authors hope that by conceptualising the various types of e-working practices, they will provide researchers and practitioners with the clarity needed to apply these concepts to their research work.

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  • Jasper Lim & Michel Walrave & Bert Van Wee & Toon Van Der Hoorn, 2009. "Conceptualising e-working: exploring innovative work practices for optimising work and travel efficiency," International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 6(1), pages 77-91.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijnvor:v:6:y:2009:i:1:p:77-91
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