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Overcoming the dark side of worker flexibility

Authors :
Schultz, Kenneth L.
McClain, John O.
Thomas, Joseph L.
Source :
Journal of Operations Management. Jan, 2003, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p81, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Certain negative side effects, which occur in a system, that rely on worker flexibility were identified. To gain meaningful productivity from worker flexibility, implications for the design and operation of flexible work environments are discussed, including the methods for eliminating the negative side effects.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02726963
Volume :
21
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Operations Management
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.119760986