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General discussion
Theoretical
implications
In-depth account of how digital nomads enact affordances to solve challenges in organizing for
nomadic work expands the understanding of this phenomenon and lays the groundwork for theorizing
Demonstrating that the concept workplace needs to be treated more flexibly and based on the actions, perceptions and intentions of workers
Boundary between work and life blurs as locations are assigned temporary purposes
Concept of workplace configurations helps to reflect more adequately the contemporary worker’s repertory of locations
Explaining how a workplace change (adding or removing locations) affects work relationships, and how workers cope with such a change through reconfiguring the center of the workplace configuration
Layered notion of relationships allows to distinguish work relationships based on perceived closeness with the individual employee at the center
Concept of workplace transparency brings to the foreground what tends to be treated as context in studies on open-plan offices.
Study demonstrates the role of workplace flexibility as a moderator for idea sharing
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