Social Relationships in Multi-locational Work

Maija Nyman () and Timo Aarrevaara
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Maija Nyman: University of Lapland
Timo Aarrevaara: University of Lapland

Chapter 13 in Positive Leadership, 2026, pp 267-287 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Work in higher education institutions is changing as different modes of work have become more common. Social interaction is different in multi-locational work compared to traditional on-site work. In this chapter, we investigate how multi-locational work is led at university. The following research question was set for this study: How do university supervisors lead social well-being in multi-locational work? This is a case study of academic and administrative leaders at a Finnish university. The chapter is based on interviews carried out in 2024 with qualitative content analysis. The findings show that leadership in multi-locational work requires a balance between the demands of the organization and support for the well-being of subordinates. The findings contribute the multi-locational work offers leaders the opportunity to work from anywhere and still be accessible to subordinates. Suggestions for positive leadership practices are presented.

Keywords: Multi-locational work; Academic profession; Academic leadership; University administration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-02369-8_13

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