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Strategic management


The aim of this study is to examine employee perceptions of flexible work arrangements
with special emphasis on part-­‐time work, in light of the different contexts they find
themselves in. It further seeks to understand the effects of part-­‐time work on

The literature review discusses various contextual factors that impact employee
perceptions, such as public and organisational context and management and colleague
support. It further explores outcomes such as work-­‐life balance and discusses the
existing theories on work effort change and work intensification in relation to flexible
work arrangements. It ends with a discussion on the role of individual factors such as
personality, motivation, life situation and gender.
The study was conducted through 13 qualitative interviews conducted in the first 6
months of 2011 in the Netherlands. The goal was to get a holistic picture of the effects
and perceptions of flexible work arrangements through interviewing respondents of
different nationalities and professions.
Þóra Þorgeirsdóttir - Personal Name
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Strategic management
Management
English
2012
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