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This article provides an overview of the nature and support provided by governments for the implementation and development of New Forms of Work Organisation. It draws on data and case studies collected by Business Decisions Ltd1 for the European Commission to illustrate the scope and impact of a sample of government programmes across 10 Member States. The paper examines the role of policy in stimulating the adoption of organisational change and helping companies to overcome obstacles with a comparison of approaches taken in different countries.
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Gallagher, M. A review of government support for new forms of working. AI & Soc 15, 149–159 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01205744
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