Hours Control Systems

Abstract

Research into flexible hours control systems has been largely confined to analyses of the impact of flexitime. This article argues that this aspect of management control is too important to be examined in simplistic and piecemeal fashion. There are a wide variety of potential hours control systems, each with its own particular characteristics and range of application. The subject of hours control systems is introduced by developing a theoretical framework. It is then explored by describing the results of a survey of 228 companies. This leads to some modifications to the framework and some conclusions which have clear implications for management.

Citation

Lee, R.A. and Colman, S. (1984), "Hours Control Systems", International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 37-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb054724