A Study of Flexitime Effects in a Government Research Organization.

Abstract

This effort examined the effects of variable work hours upon employee attitudes and behavior in a large government research organization. Employees at experimental sites--where flexitime was implemented--were compared with those at matched (control) sites on attitudinal and behavioral measures taken before and after flexitime began. Results showed that flexitime is not related to improved employee attitudes and work behaviors, or to changes in perceptions of their work roles. Although subordinates were generally more favorable toward flexitime than supervisors, the views of both groups become more positive over time. Productivity did not change as a result of flexitime, but reduced use of sick leave resulted in a projected annual savings of nearly $400,000. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085597

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People

  • Kevin G. Smith

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absenteeism
  • Administrative Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Research
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Supervisors
  • Surveys
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Psychology

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  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Organizational Psychology.