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Challenges of Remote Leadership in a Digitalized Working World 4.0

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  • Steude Dietrich H.

    (professor, Dr. Ing., management sciences; University of Applied Sciences, Germany.; Kastanienallee 21, D14052 Berlin, Germany. Phone: +49 170 2297201.)

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The digital transformation of industry is driving the advance of agile work structures and, in particular, home office working. This article examines the question of what effect the physical distance of employees from the company has on its productivity and innovation potential, and what challenges are posed to a remote leadership.

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  • Steude Dietrich H., 2021. "Challenges of Remote Leadership in a Digitalized Working World 4.0," Management of Organizations: Systematic Research, Sciendo, vol. 85(1), pages 65-86, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:morgsr:v:85:y:2021:i:1:p:65-86:n:7
    DOI: 10.1515/mosr-2021-0005
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