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Bates, P.; Huws, U. – 2002
A study combined results of a survey of employers in 18 European countries to establish the extent to which they are currently using eWork with European official statistics to develop models, estimates, and forecasts of the numbers of eWorkers in Europe. These four types of "individual" eWork were identified: telehomeworking;…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computers, Developed Nations, Employer Employee Relationship
Huws, U. – 2001
The EMERGENCE project carried out by the IES (Institute for Employment Studies) aimed to measure "eWork" at a global level. For the project, eWork was defined to mean any type of work that involves the digital processing of information and that uses a telecommunications link for receipt or delivery of the work to a remote employer or…
Descriptors: Adults, Cross Cultural Studies, Developed Nations, Emerging Occupations
Mako, Csaba.; Keszi, Roland. – 2003
Using data of an 18-country employer survey and facts of company case studies of the EMERGENCE project, a project illustrated diffusion of eWork in 3 these Central European countries: Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland. Mainstream views of the transforming economies and various practices of generic business services were studied. Establishments…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Computer Mediated Communication
Huws, U., Ed. – 2003
The EMERGENCE project reviewed literature on eWork characterization, extent, and distribution and dynamics of its development in 15 European Union (EU) countries and 3 newly associated states (NAS). It identified 12 factors that influenced international diffusion of eWork. Employer survey results showed individual forms of eWork were outweighed in…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Mediated Communication, Corporations, Developed Nations
Download full textFalk, Ian; Millar, Pat – 2002
Through a set of five detailed case studies of individuals representing the new conditions of un/employment, a research project generated new information and knowledge about effective communication skills, often referred to as generic and transferable, for people engaged in so-called new ways of working. These three research questions were…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Basic Skills, Case Studies
Huws, Ursula; Jagger, Nick; O'Regan, Siobhan – 1999
Inexpensive telecommunications, the spread of computing, and globalization are creating major change in the location of work within and between countries. Because no tools have yet been developed to investigate the new spatial employment patterns, a cluster analysis involving more than 50 variables and 206 countries was performed to group…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Cluster Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Altieri, G.; Birindelli, L.; Bracaglia, P.; Tartaglione, C.; Albarracin, D.; Vaquero, J.; Fissamber, V. – 2003
Part of the EMERGENCE project to measure and map employment relocation in a global economy in the new communications environment, this report on eWork in southern Europe (SE) combines results of a European employer survey, case studies, and data from other sources. Chapter 1 analyzes national and sector dimensions. Chapter 2 studies eWork practice…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Mediated Communication, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
Flecker, J.; Kirschenhofer, S. – 2002
A study analyzed and synthesized results of 62 company case studies in 18 European countries. Focus was "eWork," information-processing work carried out at a distance with extensive use of computer systems and telecommunication links. Each case study was based on several qualitative interviews with company respondents. Case studies…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Adult Education, Case Studies, Coordination
Dejonckheere, J.; Ramioul, M.; Van Hootegem, G. – 2003
This report addresses small and medium-sized enterprises' (SMEs') role in the changing international division of labor and trade in information service activities. Chapter 2 describes the EMERGENCE project to map and measure eWork. Chapter 3 reviews literature that shows SMEs account for the overwhelming majority of companies and make a crucial…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Mediated Communication, Developed Nations, Developing Nations
