Abstract
Virtual organizations challenge the first line managers as they have to be able to manage from afar as distance managers. Investigating distance management in participatory multi-level interventions this paper presents a case study of four SMEs which have applied the multi-level participatory PoWRS program (Prevention of Work-Related Stress) over a six month period. Interviews were conducted with employees, in-house process facilitators, project managers and first line managers. The results show that distance managers are even more challenged in interventions especially regarding coordination of activities and ensuring commitment.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management - XI |
Editors | O. Broberg, N. Fallentin, P. Hasle, P.L. Jensen, A. Kabel, M.E. Larsen, T. Weller |
Number of pages | 6 |
Publisher | IEA Press |
Publication date | 2014 |
Pages | 559-564 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 11th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management and 46th Annual Nordic Ergonomics Society Conference (NES) - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 17 Aug 2014 → 20 Aug 2014 Conference number: 11 http://www.odam2014.org/ |
Conference
Conference | 11th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management and 46th Annual Nordic Ergonomics Society Conference (NES) |
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Number | 11 |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 17/08/2014 → 20/08/2014 |
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Keywords
- Intervention
- Script
- Fidelity
- Design