Organizations Perception to Telework in Dubai: An Emperical Investigation
Organizations Perception to Telework in Dubai: An Emperical Investigation
Author(s): Naseer Khan, Sophia Johnson, Jaya Premila, Nasiha OsmanovicSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Methodology and research technology, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Reprograph
Keywords: teleworking; telecommuting; homeworking; virtual working; teleworkers; telecommuters;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate the status of teleworking among private and public sectors in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the factors that influence organizations in implementing telework. Fifteen small to medium sized Information and Communication Technology (ICT) organizations were targeted for the study. A survey was conducted among Information Technology professionals, in the UAE by distributing 600 questionnaires, out of which, 500 were returned, with a response rate of 83.33%. Quantitative and qualitative analysis was done with percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi square and ANOVA. The survey result indicated that there are major differences in adoption pattern of public and private sectors in UAE although most of the private and public sector prefer teleworking.
Journal: Journal of Applied Economic Sciences (JAES)
- Issue Year: XII/2017
- Issue No: 47
- Page Range: 247-249
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English