Structural Equation Modelling of Time Banditry under the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Author(s)
Kumar Dookhitram
Department of Applied Mathematical Sciences, School of Innovative Technologies and Engineering, University of Technology, Mauritius.

ISBN 978-81-973924-8-1 (Print)
ISBN 978-81-973924-5-0 (eBook)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-81-973924-8-1

Comprehending unethical behaviour is crucial in the professional realm. Both organization's competitive productivity and employee performance are impacted by unethical activity. Numerous studies have examined the effects of various forms of unethical activity. One example of unethical activity is time banditry, defined as an employee's tendency to engage in unapproved, non-job-related activities while at work. It is unethical for the workers to get compensated for the period when they are not working for their employers. Some examples of bandit conduct include arriving late at the place of employment, departing early, attempting to take longer or more frequent breaks than permitted, slacking while in the oce, using the Internet for personal gain, attempting to take longer lunch breaks, and engaging in severe socializing with coworkers.

The primary objective of this book is to investigate the causes that lead an employee to behave in such a time-bandit manner. Given the complexity of such a problem, this book presents the application of Structural Equation Modelling as a method for evaluating the reasons utilising the well-known Theory of Planned Behaviour. This book also shows whether the in uence of various well-known components of the Theory of Planned Behaviour on the intent to participate in time banditry is moderated by factors such as gender, age, educational attainment, and organisational size. The book oers a thorough study based on data gathered from the Island of Mauritius, but the theoretical and practical consequences are also easily transferable to other nations worldwide.