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Is Remote Working Effective in the Public Utility Sector? The Perspective of Resource Allocation in Administrative and Civil Services

Journal of Intercultural Management
Volume 15 (2023): Issue 4 (December 2023)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joim-2023-0016 | Journal eISSN: 2543-831X | Journal ISSN: 2080-0150
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Language: English
Page range: 5 - 38
Published on: Mar 29, 2024
Published by: SAN University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
remote working,
effectiveness of public utility service,
efficiency of public utility service,
civil service,
administrative service,
Belbin’s Team roles,
Jung’s personality types concept
Related subjects:
Business and economics,
Business management,
Management, organization, corporate governance,
Business management, other

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