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The relationship between motivation and procrastination at work

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  • Marin Carmen Ioana

    (Independent Researcher, Romania)

  • PârliÈ›eanu Sebastian

    (Independent Researcher, Romania)

  • Smeu Maria Denisa

    (Independent Researcher, Romania)

  • Rus Mihaela

    (Ovidius University in Constanta, Faculty of Law and Administrative Sciences, Romania)

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the relationship between motivation and procrastination in the workplace. Motivation is addressed as a key factor in determining individual and organisational performance and its impact on commitment, productivity and job satisfaction is investigated. The paper also focuses on various motivational theories and how they can be applied in the specific context of the work environment. In the organizational context, procrastination can lead to decreased workforce effectiveness and thus decreased organizational productivity focusing on the behaviors associated with procrastination in the work environment which can be classified into two main categories:the first involving engaging in non-work activities during working hours such as long discussions, prolonged breaks or cleaning the workspace and the second category of procrastination which refers to the extensive use of technology, especially the internet and mobile devices, known as „cyberslacking†.

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  • Marin Carmen Ioana & PârliÈ›eanu Sebastian & Smeu Maria Denisa & Rus Mihaela, 2023. "The relationship between motivation and procrastination at work," BlackSea Journal of Psychology, Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, vol. 14(4), pages 378-391, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:bseaps:v:14:y:2023:i:4:p:378-391
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    1. Irum Saeed Abbasi & Nawal G. Alghamdi, 2015. "The Prevalence, Predictors, Causes, Treatment, and Implications of Procrastination Behaviors in General, Academic, and Work Setting," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 7(1), pages 1-59, March.
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    Keywords

    Procrastination; Motivation; Employee; Manager; Job;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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