ABSTRACT
In our chapter, we adopt a management point of view on telework. This is based on the following assumptions we have about the current situation of telework: 1 in most cases, the feasibility of telework is easy to see from the point of view
of macroeconomics, participating organisations, as well as from participating individuals;
2 though technical problems can be severe in individual cases, they can usually be overcome; telework is not primarily a technical problem;
3 in spite of its feasibility and technical soundness, telework has not invaded classical hierarchical organisations as fast as could be expected. Something must therefore inhibit the invasion of telework;
4 the reason for the slow adoption of telework especially in larger organisations can be found in management communication styles and practices.
