THE EFFECTS OF A FLEXTIME SYSTEM ON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES TO AND FROM WORK

s: In this paper, time choice models to and from work are developed using panel data collected during a three-year period after the introduction of a flextime system in a company. Interesting facts revealed: (1) the habitual effect of arrival time to work continues after the new system is implemented, but decreases over time, (2) household structure does not have a great effect on arrival and departure times to and from work, and (3) interdependence between the two times to and from work are significant. In light of these conditions, it is believed that the times to and from work are decided simultaneously, hence a simultaneous choice model is formulated and estimated based on the same data. The interdependence between these two times is significantly confirmed in the model.