Productivity in a Remote Environment

Session Title

Poster Session 2

Faculty Mentor

Melissa Carsten, Ph.D.

College

College of Business Administration

Department

Management & Marketing

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to understand working from home and its effect on productivity. This is important so businesses can learn how to properly manage remote working conditions in order to understand whether current work practices or policies reduce motivation and productivity. Additionally, they can learn what to focus on improving or including in their organizational practices to improve employee performance at home. Employee satisfaction is greatly affected when work environments change, especially when one shifts from an office to remote work. Thus, using a quantitative survey methodology sampling working adults, we tested hypotheses in regards to work environment, work life balance, psychological factors, and their effect on motivation. Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. Although data collection is ongoing, the study’s results can possibly inform businesses on their practices involving remote work and provide a better understanding on how it affects motivation and productivity. This will allow them to better meet their employee’s needs, increasing satisfaction of employees working from home. As the world of remote work continues to grow, so must the knowledge and understanding of an organization regarding these practices

Course Assignment

BADM 391 – Carsten

Previously Presented/Performed?

Winthrop University Showcase of Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors, Rock Hill, SC, April 2023.

Type of Presentation

Poster presentation

Start Date

15-4-2023 12:00 PM

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Productivity in a Remote Environment

The purpose of this study is to understand working from home and its effect on productivity. This is important so businesses can learn how to properly manage remote working conditions in order to understand whether current work practices or policies reduce motivation and productivity. Additionally, they can learn what to focus on improving or including in their organizational practices to improve employee performance at home. Employee satisfaction is greatly affected when work environments change, especially when one shifts from an office to remote work. Thus, using a quantitative survey methodology sampling working adults, we tested hypotheses in regards to work environment, work life balance, psychological factors, and their effect on motivation. Data will be analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. Although data collection is ongoing, the study’s results can possibly inform businesses on their practices involving remote work and provide a better understanding on how it affects motivation and productivity. This will allow them to better meet their employee’s needs, increasing satisfaction of employees working from home. As the world of remote work continues to grow, so must the knowledge and understanding of an organization regarding these practices