Deployment of Telework in European Public Administrations

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Part Two: Selected Cases
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European Commission, DG XIII (1997), p. 33.
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Social research interprets realities at a certain point of time. Furthermore, dialogue between researchers and
interviewees can contribute to change realities. In the time span between field work and writing this report
Shannon Development has developed a declared policy towards telework schemes, appointed a telework
manager and technical training for telework is provided by this department.

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Obstacles
The main barriers for a further expansion of telework are perceived to be the absence of a
psychological dimension to the programme and low interest of staff.