Cyberloafing's Paradox: Unveiling the Complex Relationship between Online Leisure and Work Performance
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48047/wxfy4936Keywords:
Cyberloafing, Online Leisure, Innovation, Employee Behavior, Organizational Behavior, Time Management, Digital Distraction, Job Satisfaction, Counterproductive Work Behavior (CWB), Procrastination, Boredom at Work, StressAbstract
This paper examines the complex phenomenon of cyberloafing, exploring its potential dual nature as both a
catalyst for innovation and a barrier to success within organizations. Through an in-depth analogy study, we
investigate the parallels between cyberloafing behaviors and other established concepts in organizational
behavior and psychology. By drawing analogies with related constructs, such as employee engagement,
knowledge sharing, and counter productive work behaviors, we aim to shed light on the underlying
mechanisms and contextual factors that influence the impact of cyber loafing. Our research seeks to identify
the conditions under which cyberloafing can foster creativity and knowledge exploration, as well as the
circumstances that lead to decreased productivity and detrimental outcomes
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