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Time management and polychronicity: Comparisons, contrasts, and insights for the workplace

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Title:

Time management and polychronicity: Comparisons, contrasts, and insights for the workplace

Author(s):

Carol Kaufman-Scarborough, Jay D. Lindquist

Journal:

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Year:

1999

Volume:

14

Issue:

3/4

Page:

288 - 312


ISSN:

0268-3946


DOI:

10.1108/02683949910263819

Publisher:

MCB UP Ltd

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Abstract:

The goals of this investigation are to identify behaviors and attitudes that are predictive of an individual’s polychronic or monochronic time use, relating these findings to individuals’ time management approaches. A modified polychronic attitude indicator (PAI3) scale is used as the overall measure of monochronic/polychronic tendencies. A series of potential predictor variables from the “structure” portion of the FAST scale, items related to the time structure questionnaire, and other items based on literature synthesis and researcher judgment were used. A stepwise multiple regression analysis resulted in an eight-predictor variable solution. It was concluded that polychronicity is related to different aspects of time management; recommendations are given for future study and for application in the workplace.

Keywords:

Individual behaviour, Time management, Work psychology


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/02683949910263819

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