ICT and actual working time in Germany

Grunau P, Wolter S, Bellmann L, Müller D (2017)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article, other

Publication year: 2017

Journal

management revue Nomos

Book Volume: 28

Pages Range: 359-374

Journal Issue: 3

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of information and communication technology (ICT) on actual weekly working hours using the second wave of the German Linked Personnel Panel, a unique employer-employee dataset. ICT usage is widespread among employees in the private sector. Half of the establishments equip all managerial employees with mobile devices. We confirm the findings of previous studies that show a positive correlation between ICT usage and working times. Employees work approximately 30 minutes longer per week if they use modern digital technologies for work. Furthermore, our multivariate analyses reveal that this correlation is especially strong for managers and in establishments that equip all of their employees in leading positions with mobile devices.

Authors with CRIS profile

Philipp Grunau Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Arbeitsökonomie (Stiftungslehrstuhl) Lutz Bellmann Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Arbeitsökonomie (Stiftungslehrstuhl)

Involved external institutions

Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB) der Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Grunau, P., Wolter, S., Bellmann, L., & Müller, D. (2017). ICT and actual working time in Germany. management revue, 28(3), 359-374.

MLA:

Grunau, Philipp, et al. "ICT and actual working time in Germany." management revue 28.3 (2017): 359-374.

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