The rhetoric and reality of alternative work arrangements (AWA) in Malaysia

Nurhamiza Mumin and Ruth S. Siganul and Ooi, Ai-Yee (2014) The rhetoric and reality of alternative work arrangements (AWA) in Malaysia. International Journal of Commerce, Business, and Management, 3. pp. 12-17. ISSN 2319-2828

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Abstract

In work-life balance debate, scholars and practitioners underpinned work-related stress as the main problem in their field of concern. However, the introduction of Alternative Work Arrangements (AWA) in the 1970s has shed a light on the difficulty of successfully juggling work and family realms. It allows employees to engross on multiple roles in today’s demanding work environment. This article reviews a range of work-family literature to identify the gap between rhetoric and reality of AWA execution. It emphasizes on flexihour and telecommuting implementation, which are still at a preliminary stage in Malaysia. Through this article, opinion and suggestions will be discussed to enhance the effectiveness of alternative work arrangements in Malaysia. This article suggests more thorough research is needed to determine the applicability of alternative work arrangements in improving public and private sector efficiency.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Alternative work arrangements , AWA , Flexitime , Telecommuting , Work-life balance , Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF1-6182 Commerce > HF5001-6182 Business > HF5549-5549.5 Personnel management. Employment management
Department:	FACULTY > Labuan Faculty of International Finance
Depositing User:	SAFRUDIN BIN DARUN -
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2021 07:33
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2021 07:33
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/30982

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