Abstract
Who are the knowledge workers perceiving high versus low location autonomy? Do these workers consistently select work environments to enhance their well-being or to enhance their productivity? This study frames the causal conditions for answering these research questions in response to calls (Misangyi et al., 2017; Woodside, 2014) to embrace complexity theory in management research by constructing and testing asymmetric case-based models of decisions and outcomes. The present study examines propositions relating to knowledge worker's choices of work environments, including: P1: Knowledge workers high in intrinsic work motivation consistently select work environment choices to enhance productivity. P2: Knowledge workers with high scores in perceived location autonomy (PLA) consistently select work environments to enhance well-being and/or work productivity. The study includes examining these two and six additional propositions empirically using a sample of full-time professional knowledge workers. The findings deepen and expand on prior symmetric-based theory and analysis.
Original language | English |
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Peer-reviewed scientific journal | Journal of Business Research |
Volume | 102 |
Pages (from-to) | 109-119 |
ISSN | 0148-2963 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article - refereed |
Keywords
- 512 Business and Management
- complexity
- knowledge workers
- intristic motivation
- perceived location autonomy
- work environment choice