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.
Definition of Theory: A theory is a systematic set of interrelated statements intended to explain some aspect of social life.  Functions of theory:  Prevents flukesâ.  Make sense of observed patterns in ways that suggest other possibilities.  Shapes and directs research efforts.