That's definitely a part of it. Much easier to hold people accountable when you physically interact with them. If your manager or owner is abusing this, then I

That's definitely a part of it. Much easier to hold people accountable when you physically interact with them. If your manager or owner is abusing this, then I imagine working for them remote would involve a webcam and a key logger. Good managers usually find ways to motivate their workers, but it is definitely harder when you never get to physically interact.