Flexible Work Schedules

Research Paper # 104933

Business > Human Resources
Business > Management
Labor Studies

This paper is a research analysis of how a flexible work schedule can benefiti organizational productivity and a positive work culture.

2,724 words () | 7 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper provides a thorough analysis of flexible work arrangements that will integrate other aspects of organizational development and human resource management so that the benefits and challenges of the process can be reviewed. The paper provides an analysis of the current literature involving flexible work arrangements within an organizational setting. Also, the paper demonstrates methodology by outlining a case study for an organization that has implemented the flexible work schedule and thoroughly outlined the issues or elements that have affected the operations of the human resource model as well as the overall strategic development of the organization. Finally, the paper concludes with the noted recommendations or implications of the research, which will be supported with elements of a literature review and analysis section.

Outline:
Introduction
Literature Review
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"HP had disappointing profits, especially in wake of the software boom and increased competition from other technology companies catering to business solutions. Divisions had even more disappointing figures and have showed a very low productivity rate. There has also been a high staff turnover and increased absenteeism, (Georgetown Case Study, n.d., p 2). There are some blatant internal issues affecting the HP, which are centered on lack of creativity and flexibility within the technology unit; especially with competition that was innovative and creating more effective products. Similarly, employees were being constantly lured away by our competitor."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bridge Star (August 2006). "Flexible Work Arrangements: A Win-Win for Organizations and Employees", Leadership Matters, 3, 8.
Fairways Ways Newsletter (April 1997). "About Flexible Work Practices - Summary for Employees", Fair Ways Newsletter, 1320 5471.
Georgetown University Law Center, (n.d.). "Flexible Work Arrangements: Selected Case Study", Workplace Flexibility 2010. Retrieved on July 22, 2007 from http://www.law.georgetown.edu/workplaceflexibility2010/definition/general/FWA_CaseStudies.pdf
Laubacher, R. and Malone, T. (October 1997). "Flexible Work Arrangements and 21st Century Worker's Guilds". Initiative on Inventing the Organizations of the 21st Century, Working Paper #004: Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved on July 25, 2007 from http://ccs.mit.edu/21C/21CWP004.html
Ministry of Manpower, (2001). "Flexible Work Arrangements", Ministry of Manpower: Labor Relations Department. Retrieved on July 23, 2007 from http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/etc/medialib/mom_library/Workplace_Standards/files2.Par.54196.File.tmp/727_flexi.pdf