Determinants of employee punctuality

J Soc Psychol. 2002 Dec;142(6):723-39. doi: 10.1080/00224540209603932.

Abstract

Although researchers have studied employee lateness empirically (e.g., S. Adler & J. Golan, 1981; C. W. Clegg, 1983), few have attempted to describe the punctual employee. In the present study, results of a discriminant analysis on employees in Israel indicated that a personality characteristic, time urgency, a subcomponent of Type A behavioral pattern, distinguished between punctual and late employees. Organizational commitment and age of employee's youngest child also distinguished between the groups.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Attitude
  • Employment*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Personnel Loyalty*
  • Time Management*
  • Type A Personality*