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The effect of organizational size and program status on information systems managers' perceptions of telecommuting

The effect of organizational size and program status on information systems managers' perceptions... The Effect of Organizational Size and Program Status on Information Systems Managers' Perceptions of Telecommuting T. Selwyn Ellis Louisiana Tech University Box 10318 Ruston, LA 71272 ellis@cab.latech.edu (318)257-3886 phone (318)257-4253 fax Robert L. Webster Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR 71998 websterb@alpha.obu.edu (870)245-5254 phone (870)245-5061 fax T. Selwyn Ellis is an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Louisiana Tech University. He has publications in The DATABASE for Advancement in Information Systems, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Computer Personnel and others. His research interests include telecommuting, investments in technology, and other IS/IT topics related to corporate strategy. Robert L. Webster is a Professor of Accounting and holder of the George Young Chair of Business at Ouachita Baptist University. ABSTRACT This study documents responses relating to advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting from a national survey mailed to information systems (IS) managers. These managers were selected because of both the explicit and implicit roles they play in technology decisions, including those related to telecommuting. Two variables thought to be associated with IS managers beliefs about telecommuting are isolated for measurement and testing. The two variables are firm size and whether the organization currently has a telecommuting program in place. Results indicate http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png ACM SIGCPR Computer Personnel Association for Computing Machinery

The effect of organizational size and program status on information systems managers' perceptions of telecommuting

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The Effect of Organizational Size and Program Status on Information Systems Managers' Perceptions of Telecommuting T. Selwyn Ellis Louisiana Tech University Box 10318 Ruston, LA 71272 ellis@cab.latech.edu (318)257-3886 phone (318)257-4253 fax Robert L. Webster Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia, AR 71998 websterb@alpha.obu.edu (870)245-5254 phone (870)245-5061 fax T. Selwyn Ellis is an Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems at Louisiana Tech University. He has publications in The DATABASE for Advancement in Information Systems, Journal of Computer Information Systems, Computer Personnel and others. His research interests include telecommuting, investments in technology, and other IS/IT topics related to corporate strategy. Robert L. Webster is a Professor of Accounting and holder of the George Young Chair of Business at Ouachita Baptist University. ABSTRACT This study documents responses relating to advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting from a national survey mailed to information systems (IS) managers. These managers were selected because of both the explicit and implicit roles they play in technology decisions, including those related to telecommuting. Two variables thought to be associated with IS managers beliefs about telecommuting are isolated for measurement and testing. The two variables are firm size and whether the organization currently has a telecommuting program in place. Results indicate

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ACM SIGCPR Computer Personnel – Association for Computing Machinery

Published: Dec 1, 1999

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