RME101Q
Assignment 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due date: August 2024
QUESTION 1
THE IMPACT OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND WORK-LIFE
BALANCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATIONS
1.1 Introduction (150 words)
The advent of remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has fundamentally
transformed the work environment across the globe. South African corporations have
adopted remote work practices to ensure business continuity and flexibility. While remote
work offers benefits such as reduced commuting time and increased autonomy, it also
presents challenges, particularly in managing productivity and maintaining a work-life
balance. This research study aims to explore the impact of remote work on employee
productivity and work-life balance within South African corporations. By examining these
two critical aspects, the study seeks to provide insights into how remote work practices
can be optimized to enhance employee well-being and organizational performance. The
findings will contribute to the ongoing discourse on remote work and offer practical
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Assignment 2 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due date: August 2024
QUESTION 1
THE IMPACT OF REMOTE WORK ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AND WORK-LIFE
BALANCE IN SOUTH AFRICAN CORPORATIONS
1.1 Introduction (150 words)
The advent of remote work, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has fundamentally
transformed the work environment across the globe. South African corporations have
adopted remote work practices to ensure business continuity and flexibility. While remote
work offers benefits such as reduced commuting time and increased autonomy, it also
presents challenges, particularly in managing productivity and maintaining a work-life
balance. This research study aims to explore the impact of remote work on employee
productivity and work-life balance within South African corporations. By examining these
two critical aspects, the study seeks to provide insights into how remote work practices
can be optimized to enhance employee well-being and organizational performance. The
findings will contribute to the ongoing discourse on remote work and offer practical
Terms of use
By making use
recommendations for human resource managers in adapting to ofthe
thisevolving
document you agree to:
work
• Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
landscape (Gajendran & Harrison, 2015;
• Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
• Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research
and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
