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Alternative Work Arrangements, Definition(s) of

"Flexible work arrangements such as flextime, telecommuting, part-time." (Grandey & Cordeiro)

"One of two categories of work-life benefits, is exclusive of dependent care needs." (Parker, & Allen, 2001)

"[P]olicies that give employees some discretion over when they can arrive and leave work" (p. 23). (Greenberg & Baron, 2000)

Source:

Grandey, A. & Cordeiro, B. (2002, October 09).  Family-Friendly Policies and Organizational Justice, A Sloan Network Encyclopedia Entry. Chestnut Hill, MA: Boston College.

Parker, L., & Allen, T. D. (2001). Work/family benefits: Variables related to employees' fairness perceptions. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 58, 453-468.

Greenberg, J., & Baron, R.A. (2000). Behavior in Organizations. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

 


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