本論文的目的是評估人力資源管理戰略Result-Only Work Environment（ROWE）運用在隸屬於德國中型集團中其子公司的選定部門之可行性。研究方法為來自X企業選定部門的員工透過線上填寫調查問卷，然後對其回答進行了分析和討論。研究的主要結果為，在實施ROWE戰略之前，需要消除關於工作上過時的信念，並且需要一個定制的方法來成功實施此戰略。然而，改變人們對於工作的心態是具有挑戰性的。本研究其中的潛在限制為樣本數量，其樣本數量限制了其他部門或公司的普遍性，以及收到的答覆中可能存在的偏見。本研究的貢獻在於提供了ROWE方法的經驗性證據和分析及如何成功地實施此戰略的洞察力，並將其與其他的人力資源管理戰略進行了比較。這項研究的意義在於它改變未來組織實踐的可能性，進而有利於員工的福利和組織的生產力。總體而之，本研究對X企業集團的工作環境提供了重要的見解，且為該領域的進一步研究鋪平了道路.

The purpose of this thesis was to evaluate the feasibility of the human resources management strategy Result-Only Work Environment (ROWE) in selected departments of a medium-sized German group of companies. The research was conducted through an online survey, where a questionnaire was filled out by employees from selected departments of Corporate Group X. The responses were then analyzed and discussed. The main findings of the study were that outdated beliefs about work need to be eliminated before implementing a ROWE, and a customized approach is needed for successful implementation. However, changing people’s mindsets about work is challenging. A potential limitation of the study is the sample size, limiting generalizability to other departments or companies, and potential biases in responses received. The contribution of this study lies in providing empirical evidence and analysis of the ROWE approach, offering insight into successful implementation, and comparing it to other HR management strategies. The study’s significance lies in its potential to transform future organizational practices that may benefit employees’ well-being and organizational productivity. In conclusion, this study provides important insights into the work environment at Corporate Group X, paving the way for further research in this area.

Thesis Validation letteri
Acknowledgmentsii
摘要iii
Abstractiv
1. Introduction1
1.1 Context and Purpose2
1.2 Scope and Structure3
2. Literature Review4
2.1 Human Resources Management4
2.1.1 Definition and Importance of HR Management4
2.1.2 Overview of HR Management Strategies7
2.2 Result-Only Work Environment (ROWE)10
2.2.1 Introduction and Theoretical Foundations10
2.2.2 Sludge in ROWE15
2.2.3 Empirical Evidence18
2.2.4 Comparison with Other HR Management Strategies22
2.2.5 Critiques and Limits24
3. Methodology27
3.1 Research Design and Approach27
3.2 Data Collection Methods and Instruments28
3.3 Population and Sample30
3.4 Data Analysis Procedures33
4. Results and Discussion34
4.1 Results34
4.2 Discussion39
4.2.1 Discussion of the Results39
4.2.2 Participants Perspectives53
4.2.3 Implications for Management57
Conclusion60
References62
Appendix66

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