Title: Flexible work arrangements - perceived flexibility and motivation to use FWAs: an Indian perspective

Authors: Sourabh Kumar; Sankersan Sarkar

Addresses: Tapmi School of Business, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India; University of the People, Pasadena, USA ' Tapmi School of Business, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract: Work arrangements play an important role in work-life integration. This research attempts to measure the perceived flexibility and usability of different work arrangements for managing work-life and analyse the motivational and demotivational factors associated with the usage of flexible work arrangements (FWAs) in the Indian context. Survey data was collected from 446 employees working in Indian organisations. Study shows that organisations offer different FWAs in formal and informal ways. Perceived flexibility for part-time work option was highest followed by work-from-home/alternate work location and flexible timing. Motivational and demotivational factors for the usage of FWAs discussed, which will help in designing the policy for different work options to get maximum advantage of employee satisfaction, productivity, and balance in work and life. The study will provide a base to design and implement FWAs in different work environments. Future research on FWAs is suggested with industry-specific, organisational, and demographic variables.

Keywords: flexibility; flexi-time; flexi-place; perceived flexibility; work-life balance; work-life enrichment.

DOI: 10.1504/WREMSD.2023.130616

World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 2023 Vol.19 No.3/4/5, pp.338 - 359

Received: 20 Dec 2019
Accepted: 28 Dec 2020
Published online: 02 May 2023 *

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