Antecedents and corollaries of workplace presenteeism: empirical evidence from manufacturing sector employees
Antecedents and corollaries of workplace presenteeism: empirical evidence from manufacturing sector employees
Author(s): Tinuke M. FapohundaSubject(s): Business Economy / Management, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: Fakulta managementu Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave
Keywords: antecedents;corollaries; workplace;presenteeism;evidence;manufacturing;employees;
Summary/Abstract: Presenteeism is a predicament that has gained attention in business and human resource management literature and research. This study examines the antecedents and corollaries of presenteeism in the workplace and offers strategy modifications that could decrease its occurrence. The study adopted the survey research design using a total sample of three hundred and fifty respondents made up of 180 males and 170 females, randomly selected from five manufacturing firms. Nine independent variables of presenteeism were tested and found to be significantly and positively correlated with presenteeism for both females and males. No significant gender disparities in the antecedents of presenteeism were found.
Journal: Journal of Human Resource Management
- Issue Year: 19/2016
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 34-42
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
