Time Is Money: Polychronicity as a Predictor of Performance Across Job Levels

This series of studies examined the construct and criterion-related validity of polychronicity (i.e., preferences and attitudes associated with multitasking) in managerial and nonmanagerial jobs. A person-situation approach was taken to understand the individual differences and job demand characteri...

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Published in:Human performance 2012-04, Vol.25 (2), p.114-137
Main Authors: Kantrowitz, Tracy M., Grelle, Darrin M., Beaty, James C., Wolf, Mark B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employee attitude
Human performance
Multitasking
Personality
Preferences
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Summary:This series of studies examined the construct and criterion-related validity of polychronicity (i.e., preferences and attitudes associated with multitasking) in managerial and nonmanagerial jobs. A person-situation approach was taken to understand the individual differences and job demand characteristics that help explain the relationship between polychronicity and job performance. Hypotheses were tested with two samples of employees in different organizations (N = 222 and 168, respectively). Results provide support for polychronicity as a predictor of job performance and a correlate of other individual differences measures (e.g., personality, job-relevant skills). In addition, polychronicity accounted for variance in job performance beyond personality, biodata, and ability. Results are discussed in the context of future research and applications for identifying contexts in which polychronicity is a salient predictor.
ISSN:0895-9285
1532-7043
DOI:10.1080/08959285.2012.658926