The management of trust-based working time in Germany

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Singe, I. and Croucher, R. 2003. The management of trust-based working time in Germany. Personnel Review. 32 (4), pp. 492-509.
TypeArticle
TitleThe management of trust-based working time in Germany
AuthorsSinge, I. and Croucher, R.
Abstract

New developments in trust-based working time systems (i.e. systems whereby managers formally devolve their responsibilities for monitoring working time) in Germany are examined. A picture of these systems is presented and the main debates reviewed. It is argued that the successful introduction of such systems is contingent on a number of inter-related factors. These are: company size and management style, external and internal pressures and effective employee representation. It is concluded that such systems are most likely to be successful in larger organisations and that effective employee representation is a key requirement. Current circumstances are not necessarily conducive to the rapid spread of trust-based working time systems.

Research GroupEmployment Relations group
PublisherEmerald
JournalPersonnel Review
ISSN0048-3486
Publication dates
Print2003
Publication process dates
Deposited10 Aug 2011
Output statusPublished
Web address (URL)http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=0048-3486&volume=32&issue=4&articleid=879364&show=html
LanguageEnglish
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