The study, which is believed to be the first randomized control trial into workplace flexibility, saw participants divided into two groups. The first were taught various practices that aimed to increase their control over their work. So employees were trained to focus more on outcomes than face time.
Definition of Control Theory. In sociology, control theory is the view that people refrain from deviant behavior because diverse factors control their impulses to break social norms.
General theory of crime. according to Gottfredson and Hirschi, a developmental theory that modifies social control theory by integrating concepts from biosocial, psychologica, routine activities and rational choice theories. they consider the criminal offender and the criminal act as separate concepts.