European Journal of Business Science and Technology 2017, 3(1):65-74 | DOI: 10.11118/ejobsat.v3i1.79

National Culture and Application of Telework in Europe

Emil Wojčák1, Matúš Baráth1
1 Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia

This paper deals with cultural differences in states around Europe. People represent key resources of the companies where flexi forms are necessary way how to reach goals. Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Theory can find many answers. Application of new culture and flexi forms may improve work organization, working time and family life of employees. This paper utilizes survey data obtained from Hofstede Institute research fields and Eurostat database. Set hypotheses are supported by six auxiliary questions what help reach conclusions, how integration slowly cancelled national differences between nations.

Keywords: telework, telecommuting, national culture, flexibility, dimensions
JEL classification: M14

Published: November 30, 2017  Show citation

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Wojčák, E., & Baráth, M. (2017). National Culture and Application of Telework in Europe. European Journal of Business Science and Technology, 3(1), 65-74. doi: 10.11118/ejobsat.v3i1.79
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