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

Authors: Jasper Lim, Michel Walrave, Bert Van Wee, Toon Van Der Hoorn

Addresses: Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands. ' Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands. ' Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands. ' Faculty of Technology, Policy & Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: information technology; communication technology; ICT; e-working; teleworking; travel efficiency; mobility; work-family balance; work innovation; organisational culture; employee preferences; home working.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNVO.2009.022485

International Journal of Networking and Virtual Organisations, 2009 Vol.6 No.1, pp.77 - 91

Published online: 09 Jan 2009 *

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