Emerging patterns of teleworking in Singapore

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Endeshaw, Assafa | Tung, Lai-Lai

Affiliations: Nanyang Business School (School of Accountancy and Business), Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore. E-mail: Aendeshaw@ntu.edu.sg and alltung@ntu.edu.sg

Abstract: This study seeks to establish the general trend in telecommuting in Singapore. Results indicated that the highly rated reasons cited for telecommuting are often practical ones such as that it is a better form of working and enables higher work productivity, while social reasons such as taking care of one's dependants figure on a lower level. In addition, while telecommuters enjoy certain benefits, they do not do so without having to bear certain costs. This study also found that accountants/auditors in general reported to their supervisors more frequently than insurance agents and information consultants. The higher levels of reporting indicate that the former is more regulated and controlled than the latter.

Keywords: Remote work, telecommuting, employment, control

DOI: 10.3233/HSM-2000-19303

Journal: Human Systems Management, vol. 19, no. 3, pp. 161-167, 2000