Abstract

Thesis (PhD(Planning))--University of South Australia, 2016. Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-168) The objective of this thesis is to determine the extent to which telecommuting plays a role in reducing the academics’ physical travel needs by private vehicles (cars, motorcycles, vans). To be more specific, this thesis aims to study the possibility of reducing physical travel for academics, thus alleviating traffic congestion. Drawing upon research conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this thesis investigates the attitudes toward and practice of telework amongst a sample of academic staff at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Specifically, it investigates the physical travel demands and needs of the target population as promoted by an irregular timetable and how telecommuting work arrangements can be and/or are facilitated within this timetable.