W9 - remote work

Question 1

what is remote work

Answer 1

• working style that allows employees to work outside of the traditional office environment
• based on the concept that work does not need to be done in a specific place to be successful
• been of interest before the pandemic however was implemented when Covid-19 emerged - companies had to adapt
• offers flexibility

Question 2

how remote work effects OD

Answer 2

1. social identity
2. motivation
3. leadership

Question 3

social identity

Answer 3

• when working away from the office the salience of an individuals work may be reduced
• when at a work space there are cues reminding you that you are work / these cues make us salient with our work
• As such working remotely from ones team may reduce the salience of ones identification with the team and/or the organisation.

Question 4

motivation

Answer 4

• the flexibility to work from anywhere and potential at times that suit you can help meet the need for autonomy that is central to theories such as self-determination theory.
• substantial concern in remote work is that supervisors might micromanage the behaviors of their employees, for example by tracking keystrokes and camera usage. Research on face-to-face teams suggests that micromanaging is likely to have a demotivating effect

Question 5

leadership

Answer 5

• leadership practices must adapt to new remote or virtual conditions in order to be effective
• When leaders and employees rely on electronic communication to connect with one another and complete their work, there is a greater possibility for misunderstandings to occur
• require leaders to employ a unique set of skills to facilitate the coordination of the group’s work and build relationships with followers

Question 6

advs + disadvantage of remote work

Answer 6

• social isolation:
• making sure employees don’t feel isolated from their colleagues
• lack of face 2 face interaction may feel they are not connected to others
• combat this with a in the office day (hybrid)
• work and family conflict:
• Working from home creates unique challenges for remote workers because the work role becomes embedded in the family domain such that their home comes to be associated with the work role
• People who integrate their work with their personal life may have trouble setting boundaries and making time for what is important