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Preparing the ground for smart working in the public sector

Insights from an empirical analysis on municipalities

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ID21723604
AuthorsDavide Giacomini (0000-0002-5504-4313, University of Brescia, corresponding author), Rocco Palumbo (0000-0003-3700-9511, Dept. Management & Law, University “Tor Vergata” of Rome, Rome, Italy)
Year2024
Volume26
Issue12
Pages3529-3555
Publication date2024-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Management Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-9037 • E-ISSN: 1471-9045
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14719037.2023.2218387
OpenAlexW4378836752
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited127

Smart working is a timely solution to enable public services’ continuity and it is increasingly embedded within work arrangements in the public sector. However, little is known about the public servants’ willingness to embrace smart working arrangements. The article examines the relationship between digital readiness and smart working acceptance of municipal public servants. Digital readiness boosted public servants’ acceptance of smart working. Role clarity negatively mediated this relationship, whilst an organizational culture based on transparency moderated the link between digital readiness and smart working. A concern for role clarity should be embraced in designing smart working arrangements, enhancing work meaningfulness

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