The unbalanced high-tec life: are employers liable?

Kakabadse, N. K., Porter, G. and Vance, D. (2009) The unbalanced high-tec life: are employers liable? Strategic Change. 18(1-2), pp. 1-91. 1086-1718.

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Abstract:

Technology has created new capabilities, as well as new demands, for many of today's employees. For those who work in technology-enhanced environments, the pace and round-the-clock activity creates a source of stimulation that may become addictive. While the potential for this type of behavioral addiction is recognized by both researchers and the popular press, few companies are seriously considering the associated risks, one of which could be legal action against the organization. By combining research on addiction, technology use, workplace demands, and legal precedent, this article considers issues likely to require decision by the courts, as well as background on the evolution of related legal questions for insight to possible outcomes

Subjects:

H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD60 Social responsibility of business
H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD7260 Industrial hygiene. Industrial welfare
T Technology > T Technology (General) > T14.5 Social aspects
T Technology > T Technology (General) > T58.5 Information technology

Creators:

Kakabadse, N. K., Porter, G. and Vance, D.

Publisher:

John Wiley & Sons

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Human Resource Management (to 2010)
Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour

Date:

19 March 2009

Date Type:

Publication

Page Range:

pp. 1-91

Journal or Publication Title:

Strategic Change

Volume:

Number:

1-2

Language:

English

DOI:

10.1002/jsc.837

ISSN:

1086-1718

Status:

Published / Disseminated