The relationship between immediate turnover and employee theft in the restaurant industry

被引:23
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作者
Thoms, P
Wolper, P
Scott, KS
Jones, D
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Sch Business, Erie, PA 16563 USA
[2] Mercyhurst Coll, Erie, PA 16546 USA
[3] Wm Wrigley Jr Co, Chicago, IL 60611 USA
[4] Benedictine Univ, Lisle, IL 60532 USA
关键词
turnover; theft; restaurant;
D O I
10.1023/A:1007866800248
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This paper explores the relationship between immediate turnover and employee theft. Study 1 examined turnover and theft data from a large fast-food chain. The results suggested a relationship between theft and turnover rates. In Study 2, a laboratory study designed to test the causation of the relationship, participants indicated that they would be more likely to steal when they were leaving in two weeks than when leaving in two years. There was no significant interaction with management control. Results suggest that managers might reduce theft by implementing specific strategies when they are aware that employees are terminating employment.
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页码:561 / 577
页数:17
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