Changing requirements and mental workload factors in mobile multi-locational work

Vartiainen, Matti; Hyrkkänen, Ursula

doi:10.1111/j.1468-005x.2010.00243.x

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“…Similar findings have been made concerning travelling (Bergbom et al, 2011) and multi-locational work (Vartiainen & Hyrkkänen, 2010). Also previous studies concerning telework -one form of multi-locational work -have associated both strains and resources with this form of mobile work (Gajendran & Harrison, 2007;Mann & Holdsworth, 2003).…”

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The Role of Context in Virtual Work

Moser

Vartiainen²,

Cramton

2015

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In this symposium we address the tension between working remotely 'anytime, anywhere and with anyone' and the individual embeddedness of the collaborators in a specific local physical, social, cultural, mental and symbolic space. In virtual work, there are two main reasons why the importance of context increases and adds further layers of meaning to context: a) the variety of locations collaborators work from, and b) the dynamic of changing locations while working that is made possible by mobile devices and wireless connections. However, so far the role of context has not been explicitly addressed as a concept relevant to theorizing and researching virtual work.The role of context can be approached from three perspectives: Firstly, we suggest that a reconsideration of conventional views of technology may help us to more effectively study the multiple, emergent, and dynamic socio-material configurations that constitute contemporary organizations and their practices. Secondly, developments in mobile technologies and infrastructures enable increasingly flexible ways of working. Thirdly, we would like to propose Lewin's idea of 'life space' (Lebensraum) as a way of understanding the multiple layers of meaning of 'context in virtual work'.The four papers and the critical review by the discussant expand our understanding on the role of context by addressing the different layers relevant to context in virtual work: The relevance of a physical place in mobile work, familiarity as a feature of social space in teamwork, the cultural and social space of status cues in communication, and the symbolic space of linguistic markers.AoM Submission 13582 3 SYMPOSIUM OVERVIEWAll our actions happen in context: Whether it is actual behaviour -such as writing a paperor mental action -such as anticipating a meeting -, our thoughts and actions are embedded in a specific context, in a physical location, a time zone and a cultural and social context with specific norms and values attached to it. We may have the meeting online with someone located on a different continent and we may send the written paper electronically for feedback rather than delivering and discussing it personally, but the fact remains that also in virtual collaboration the local physical, social and mental spaces remain a defining feature for the collaborators.In this symposium we would like to address the tension between working remotely 'anytime, anywhere and with anyone' and the individual embeddedness of the collaborators in a specific local physical, social, cultural, mental and symbolic space. In the past ten years, there has been a noted increase of research on global virtual teams (Gilson et al., 2015) which shows the need for studying the role of local contexts in virtual work. On a team member level, working in different locations brings with it the potential influence of specific local physical and social factors in virtual collaboration. For example, perceived differences in national culture and language barriers can adversely affect team identific...

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Section: Resultssupporting

confidence: 73%

The Role of Context in Virtual Work

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Vartiainen²,

Cramton

2015

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“…With small size you inevitably choose small displaysand visual difficulties. (Axtell et al, 2008;Brown & O'Hara, 2003;Felstead et al, 2005;Hislop & Axtell, 2009;Mark & Su, 2010;Perry et al, 2001;Perry & Brodie, 2006;Vartiainen & Hyrkkänen, 2010;Venezia & Allee, 2007. ) Noisy physical environments may disturb and interrupt concentrated working in virtual reality.…”

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“…Some of the connectivity problems are derived from the limited skills of mobile workers in employing virtual settings and infrastructure (Hallford, 2005;Mann & Holdsworth, 2003;Mark & Su, 2010;Perry & Brodie, 2006;Vartiainen & Hyrkkänen, 2010;Venezia & Allee, 2007). Time constraints and tight schedules of mobile employees together with timeconsuming downloads of connections and programs also make it unreasonable to start virtual work (Axtell et al, 2008;Brown & O'Hara, 2003;Breure & van Meel, 2005;Mark & Su, 2010;Perry et al, 2001;Perry & Brodie, 2006).…”

Section: The Elements Of Functional Comfort and Fit In The Virtual Womentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mobile virtual work is no longer bound to fixed locations as utilizing information and communication technology allows people to function freely in various environments. The employee is considered as mobile, when he works more than ten hours per week outside of the primary workplace and uses information and communication technologies for collaboration (Gareis et al, 2006;Vartiainen & Hyrkkänen 2010). Virtual reality (Fox et al, 2009), as an environment related to the new 'anytime anywhere work', can be called the virtual workplace.…”

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The Virtual Reality of Work - How to Create a Workplace that Enhances Well-Being for a Mobile Employee

Hyrkkänen¹,

Nenonen²,

Kojo³

2012

Virtual Reality and Environments

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“…These global and mobile teams or networks are viewed as complex for work and management (Ruohomaki, 2010). Once these elements or factors have the proper evaluation of tools and practices implemented the groundwork for accepting and cultivating virtual partnerships in virtual workspaces is laid (Vartiainen & Hyrkkänen, 2010) (Ruohomaki, 2010).…”

Section: Collaborative Virtual Workpaces: What They Are and Why We Umentioning

confidence: 99%