Examining Factors That May Influence the Productivity of Business Managers in the It Industry Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Examining Factors That May Influence the Productivity of Business Managers in the It Industry Working From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The research aims to assess factors that may influence the productivity of business managers in the I.T. industry working at home while the COVID-19 outbreak is ongoing. The Epidemic of COVID 19 has imposed several changes in the business industries, and changing the employees’ work patterns can be considered one of the significant changes. Due to the lockdown and social distancing protocol, many employees of every business sector were stipulated to work from home. For this research, qualitative primary research and interview have been conducted. It has been found that the productivity of managers in the I.T. sectors has been adversely affected due to Working from Home. A range of critical factors is affecting managers’ productivity in the I.T. sector. Many managers oppose the concept of working from home.

Chapter 1: Introduction

1:1 Chapter overview

The World Health Organization (WHO, 2020) refers to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as a contagious illness (WHO, 2020). The WHO declared the COVID-19 virus to be a pandemic on March 11, 2020. WHO, 2020). As of May 5, 2021, thirteen million nine hundred fifty-four thousand four hundred ninety-one confirmed cases of COVID-19 had been reported globally. World Health Organization (WHO), 2021). Others assert that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered society and will continue to do so. The business and industrial closures required to stop the global spread of the Corona virus have presented several challenges for employers and employees. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, businesses and organisations have established numerous working practices worldwide. According to Blumberg & Pringle (1982), some businesses and organizations have mandated that their employees work from home due to corporate policy requirements or the declaration of a national emergency. Other employees have also been allowed to work remotely (WFH), in an office, or through hybrid working (H.W.). Depending on various factors, each of these three occupations has advantages and disadvantages for employees.