Perceptions of potential employees on teleworking in private firms in Kuala Lumpur

Teleworking or telecommuting is relatively a new subject, slowly gaining the attention of various parties, especially those in the labour sectors. Teleworking is an option worth considering because of the flexibility it provides and reduction in commute trips. However, this new work option has yet t...

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Main Author:	Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia 2006
Subjects:	HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/249/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/249/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/249/1/Perceptions_of_potential_employees_on_teleworking_in_private_firms.pdf

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spelling	iium-2492012-01-10T04:09:35Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/249/ Perceptions of potential employees on teleworking in private firms in Kuala Lumpur Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez HD Industries. Land use. Labor Teleworking or telecommuting is relatively a new subject, slowly gaining the attention of various parties, especially those in the labour sectors. Teleworking is an option worth considering because of the flexibility it provides and reduction in commute trips. However, this new work option has yet to penetrate the business environment throughout the nation. Reported research on this topic is still very limited, confined mostly to perceptual and prevalence studies. This study investigates the perceptions of potential employees towards teleworking. It focuses on four main areas; demographic characteristics, basic travel characteristics, perceptions on the advancement of ICT and perceptions on teleworking. The main finding from this study is that 81% of the respondents were willing to practice teleworking of their organizations offer them such option. Other findings favouring teleworking include: reduction in travel cost, time and stress, more time with family and increased flexibility. Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia 2006 Book PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/249/1/Perceptions_of_potential_employees_on_teleworking_in_private_firms.pdf Kadar Hamsa, Abdul Azeez (2006) Perceptions of potential employees on teleworking in private firms in Kuala Lumpur. Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9832957486 http://rms.research.iium.edu.my/bookstore/Products/264-perceptions-of-potential-employees-on-teleworking-in-private-firms-in-kuala-lumpur.aspx
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description	Teleworking or telecommuting is relatively a new subject, slowly gaining the attention of various parties, especially those in the labour sectors. Teleworking is an option worth considering because of the flexibility it provides and reduction in commute trips. However, this new work option has yet to penetrate the business environment throughout the nation. Reported research on this topic is still very limited, confined mostly to perceptual and prevalence studies. This study investigates the perceptions of potential employees towards teleworking. It focuses on four main areas; demographic characteristics, basic travel characteristics, perceptions on the advancement of ICT and perceptions on teleworking. The main finding from this study is that 81% of the respondents were willing to practice teleworking of their organizations offer them such option. Other findings favouring teleworking include: reduction in travel cost, time and stress, more time with family and increased flexibility.
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title	Perceptions of potential employees on teleworking in private firms in Kuala Lumpur
title_short	Perceptions of potential employees on teleworking in private firms in Kuala Lumpur
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Perceptions of potential employees on teleworking in private firms in Kuala Lumpur

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