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Bridging the Gap : Revisiting Dynamics of Physical and Perceived Proximity in Multilocational Work (2024)
Van Zoonen, W., Gibbs, J., & Sivunen, A. (2024). Bridging the Gap : Revisiting Dynamics of Physical and Perceived Proximity in Multilocational Work. In S. Taneja (Ed.), Annual Meeting Proceedings : Chicago 2024 (2024). Academy of Management. Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.19bp
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Julkaisun kaikki tekijät tai toimittajat: Van Zoonen, Ward; Gibbs, Jennifer; Sivunen, Anu
Emojulkaisu: Annual Meeting Proceedings : Chicago 2024
Emojulkaisun toimittajat: Taneja, Sonia
Konferenssi:
- Academy of Management Annual Meeting
Konferenssin paikka ja aika: Chicago, IL, USA, 9.-13.8.2024
Lehti tai sarja: Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings
ISSN: 0065-0668
eISSN: 2151-6561
Julkaisuvuosi: 2024
Ilmestymispäivä: 09.07.2024
Volyymi: 2024
Lehden numero: 1
Kustantaja: Academy of Management
Julkaisumaa: Yhdysvallat (USA)
Julkaisun kieli: englanti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2024.19bp
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The role of objective distance and perceived proximity within the domain of multilocational work has been subject to ambiguity and mixed empirical support. This paper revisits these constructs through the lens of contemporary work practices, in light of the shift towards remote work and technology-mediated communication. Utilizing multi-sourced, longitudinal data, our study provides a nuanced exploration of how distance can be operationalized and what are its consequential effects on communication, work practices, and worker engagement. Specifically, we suggest that the percentage of dispersed colleagues (configuration) and time zone differences may be more meaningful predictors of work experiences and practices than the geographic measure of 'as the crow flies' miles. Our findings also challenge the assumed reciprocal relationship between perceived proximity and communicative behaviors. We posit that perceived proximity is better positioned as a distal outcome than as an antecedent to these dynamics. The paper delineates the implications of distance as a contemporary workplace demand, refining and reconceptualizing it as a challenge rather than a hindrance. Furthermore, the findings underscore the role of engagement and social communication in enhancing perceived proximity. In contrast, task-related communication and supplemental work practices appear to mitigate the perception of proximity to others. This investigation not only updates existing knowledge but also contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the spatial and temporal demands in multilocational work settings.
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