| Author: | Paul Jackson | ISBN: | 9781134636051 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | January 31, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Paul Jackson |
| ISBN: | 9781134636051 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | January 31, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book addresses the social and organisational dynamics which underlie recent technological and work developments within organisations. often referred to as 'virtual working'. It seeks to go beyond a mere description of this new work phenomenon in order to provide more rigorous ways of analysing and understanding the issues raised. In addition to providing accounts of developments such as web-based enterprises and virtual teams, each contributor focuses on the empolyment of information technology to transcend the boundaries between and within organisations, and the consequences this has for social and organisationaL relations.
This book addresses the social and organisational dynamics which underlie recent technological and work developments within organisations. often referred to as 'virtual working'. It seeks to go beyond a mere description of this new work phenomenon in order to provide more rigorous ways of analysing and understanding the issues raised. In addition to providing accounts of developments such as web-based enterprises and virtual teams, each contributor focuses on the empolyment of information technology to transcend the boundaries between and within organisations, and the consequences this has for social and organisationaL relations.
