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Abstract

The shift toward remote and hybrid work has redefined organizational practices, workforce expectations, and management strategies. While these arrangements improve flexibility, inclusivity, and work–life balance, they also present ongoing challenges for productivity, collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. This study synthesizes empirical research, survey evidence, and organizational frameworks published between 2020 and 2025 to examine how remote and hybrid work influence productivity, innovation and collaboration in technology project management. Results show that productivity gains occur when organizations combine clear communication, outcome-based leadership, and strong digital infrastructure. However, innovation declines when teams lack informal interaction or technological integration. Hybrid models perform best when coordination and culture are deliberately designed to sustain both connection and autonomy. The findings highlight that successful remote and hybrid work depends less on physical location and more on leadership quality, communication structure, and equitable digital access. Recommendations emphasize trust-based management, agile collaboration frameworks, and digital readiness as essential enablers of long-term performance and innovation in distributed teams.

Year of Submission

2025

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Applied Engineering and Technical Management

First Advisor

Jin Zhu

Date Original

2025

Object Description

1 PDF file (24 pages)

Language

en

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application/pdf

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