Managing from a Distance and its Effect on Job Performance

Table of Contents
Abstract.........................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1 – Introduction...............................................................................................................4
Chapter 2 – Review of Related Literature....................................................................................6
Chapter 3 – Methodology.............................................................................................................9
Chapter 4 – Findings...................................................................................................................11
Chapter 5 – Summary.................................................................................................................12
References..................................................................................................................................13
Appendix A – Cover Letter (Email)...........................................................................................15
Appendix B – Questionnaire......................................................................................................16

Abstract
For some, the autonomy that is granted in a teleworking environment breeds isolation and dissatisfaction, while for others it’s liberating and indicates a high level of trust between employer and employee. What determines the positive or negative aspects of teleworking? There is, of course, no easy answer to this very complex question. The answers lie variously in the type of worker being managed, the respective roles of manager and subordinate, and perhaps most importantly, the managerial techniques employed when managing from a distance. This study is intended to