Teleworking is a specific type of work where the employee works outside their usual place of work. A characteristic of this activity is the reduction of the need to commute to their employer's workplace and the performance of work during fixed working hours. The following prerequisites are important for real telework: a computer. The worker is in a different place than the employer or the customer. Communication takes place at a distance via telecommunication networks. Instead of a fixed time regime, teleworking allows the employee to individually optimize the performance of their work according to their own needs in terms of time and place (the workplace is most often home). We use the method of identification, analysis, comparison and synthesis of various legal regulations for teleworking all around the world. In teleworking, the powers of the employer and its employees are not equal. That is why it is necessary to create national laws that will better protect the rights of teleworkers. Keywords: teleworking; home office; homeworking; European Framework Agreement on Telework; telecommunication networks
The article deals with the topic of attention paid to online privacy policy statements by university students. Privacy policy statements were originally intended to mitigate the users’ privacy concerns and support trust, but users disregard them. The article uses the theory of planned behaviour combined with privacy calculus to find and verify determinants of reading privacy policy statements. We used the survey method and evaluated the results with partial least square structural equation modelling. We concluded that the attitude towards reading privacy policy statements is influenced by privacy risks and privacy benefits. The intention to read privacy policy statements is influenced by social norms, understanding the privacy policy and mainly by the willingness to spend time and effort reading the statements. The effect of attitude was also significant, but its size was smaller. Finally, wider conclusions are drawn, as the confusion around privacy policy statements is a symptom of a wider social change in the information society.
Teleworking brings many advantages to employees and employers, but it also brings new demands for both sides. This work arrangement also involves some disadvantages. Most of these disadvantages may be partially eliminated by following the recommended processes. Nevertheless, some negative aspects still need to be expected. Teleworking may have advantages and disadvantages for the entire society, which may not be the same as individual or company interests. This work arrangement has become more and more common also in tourism. It is mainly used by field workers.
This paper analyses the privacy calculus as an explanation of privacy thinking and behavior and extends its concepts with altruistic thinking which is becoming more relevant these days as companies create patterns of behavior, users' profiles and categories and one's behavior affects many others, e.g., concerning health issues. Privacy calculus attempts to explain the privacy paradox according to which people express their concern about privacy but behave differently. Our results show that students respect altruistic principles, are aware of both individual and social benefits and risks of privacy disclosure, but their real behavior in the online environment is influenced by these ideas a little only. The reason why the respondents' intention does not comply with their behavior may consist in their distrust and confusion concerning technology. The movement of explainable technology proves relevance of these ideas. Our results are relevant for companies formulating their privacy statements and respecting users' preferences regarding their privacy.
Transhumanism is an international philosophical and futuristic movement aiming to enhance the intellectual and physical capabilities of human beings beyond their current limits. It has gotten quite some drive and attention in the last 30 years. Transhumanists intend to employ already existing and future technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, cognitive science, information technology, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and others as human enhancement technologies. Max More, one of the major proponents, defines transhumanism as "a class of philosophies that seek to guide us towards a posthuman condition". In contrast, critics like Francis Fukuyama consider transhumamism as one of "the world´s most dangerous ideas". The workshop provided a forum to discuss the pros and cons of transhumanism from the point of view of information sciences, ethics, economics, psychology etc. The program comprised twelve presentations.
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