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Micro-study on Telework Activity
Micro-study on Telework Activity

Author(s): Alunica Morariu
Subject(s): Applied Sociology, Social Informatics, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Editura Lumen, Asociatia Lumen
Keywords: Work versus telework; technical progress; IT requirements; institutional framework; legislation;

Summary/Abstract: This paper is a micro-study on telework activity, the author wanting to highlight certain aspects of this form by which today's employees can perform their own tasks that they perform in order to obtain salaries. Starting from the economic meaning of the concept of “work”, we come to the presentation of some advantages and disadvantages that appear, the institutional framework applicable to telework in Romania is adequately treated, resorting to some quantitative or qualitative approaches. The investigations also reveal, in addition to benefits for employees and employers, some risks regarding data protection and surveillance systems, difficulties arising from living in apartments with large family members, high and unforeseen costs, etc.

  • Issue Year: VI/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 45-56
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: English