Development and validation of a measure of an individual’s lateness attitude

Stealing Time at Work: Attitudes, Social Pressure, and Perceived Control as Predictors of Time Theft

“…Past research has failed to identify the predictors of time theft because of a lack of correspondence between the predictors previously examined (e.g., general attitudes) and time theft (specific criterion) (Foust et al, 2006). Our study, however, provides new insight into the antecedents of time theft by investigating potential predictors that are directly relevant to time theft.…”

“…However, past research on time theft behaviors, such as lateness, has focused primarily on exploring general work attitudes as antecedents of this behavior (e.g., job satisfaction, organizational commitment, job involvement). These studies have found inconsistent results and accounted for a limited amount of variance (Foust et al, 2006). For example, Foust et al (2006) reported that previous studies examining the relationship between job satisfaction and lateness reported insignificant, negative, and positive correlations.…”

“…These studies have found inconsistent results and accounted for a limited amount of variance (Foust et al, 2006). For example, Foust et al (2006) reported that previous studies examining the relationship between job satisfaction and lateness reported insignificant, negative, and positive correlations.…”

Israeli Teachers’ Perceptions of Lateness: A Gender Comparison

“…Sagie and colleagues (2002) estimate the annual direct and indirect cost of employee lateness to be $737 per employee. Nonfinancial losses include associated negative emotions, diminished social contacts at work and a negative impact on job performance and satisfaction (Foust et al 2006).…”

“…Thus, lateness may also be a function of the cultural context and not only a statement about the individual's relation to the organization. In contrast, in developed countries, lateness is often an indication of job withdrawal (Foust et al 2006). However, this ostensible dichotomy is not clearcut; there is no coherent definition of developing versus developed countries and certain nations fall somewhere in the middle.…”