Title of article :
Factors Causing Failure in Teleworking: the Case of Government Agencies in Iran
Author/Authors :
Kashani, Gholamreza Department of Public Administration - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Najafbagy, Reza Department of Public Administration - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch , Mirsepasi, Naser Department of Public Administration - Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Abstract :
Teleworking is one of the new methods applied in most developed countries to increase organizational
flexibility, reduce costs and improve performance. However, the implementation of teleworking is not
so successful in Iran. Therfore, the objective of the present study is to identify the factors causing
failure in implementation of teleworking. The study is carried out in the governmental agencies in
Iran. The study is qualitative. The data was collected through interview and was then analyzed using
Coding Method. The findings indicated that 15 concepts in 5 categories prevent the successful
implementation of teleworking in government agencies in Iran. Finally, based on the findings,
suggestions and recommendations were made for the mangers responsible for telwroking
Keywords :
Teleworking , Failure , Factors , Qualitative Approach , Open Coding
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
