Individual and situational characteristics predicting work personal web usage

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruchi Patel ◽  
Ashley J. Hoffman
Keyword(s):  
Web Usage ◽  
Situational Characteristics ◽  
Personal Web Usage

Personal Web Page Usage in Organization

2004 ◽  
pp. 28-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoonky Lee ◽  
Younghwa Lee ◽  
Yongbeom Kim
Keyword(s):  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Work Hours ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Comprehensive Model ◽  
Web Page ◽  
Business Professionals ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Web Usage ◽  
Human Attitude ◽  
Personal Web Usage

This chapter presents an empirical investigation of why employees use the Internet for personal purpose during work hours. We are especially interested in perceptual difference between personal Web usage groups and non-personal Web usage groups in the context of non-work-related usage of the Internet. Drawing from previous studies in behavioral intention and human attitude, criminology, and moral and ethical decision-making, a comprehensive model was developed and tested through a field survey of 546 business professionals.

Development of a Measure of Personal Web Usage in the Workplace

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pruthikrai Mahatanankoon ◽  
Murugan Anandarajan ◽  
Magid Igbaria
Keyword(s):  
Web Usage ◽  
Personal Web Usage

Exploring the Underlying Structure of Personal Web Usage in the Workplace

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 577-583 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murugan Anandarajan ◽  
Claire A Simmers ◽  
Rob D'Ovidio
Keyword(s):  
Underlying Structure ◽  
Web Usage ◽  
Personal Web Usage

A Deterrence Theory Perspective on Personal Web Usage

2004 ◽  
pp. 111-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh A. Mirchandani
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Content Management ◽  
Deterrence Theory ◽  
General Deterrence ◽  
Web Usage ◽  
Human Resources Managers ◽  
Harmful Effects ◽  
Sequential Implementation ◽  
Considerable Concern ◽  
Personal Web Usage

Personal Web usage (PWU) in the workplace is a matter of considerable concern to organizations today. However, human resources managers are not fully aware of the range of actions they can take to reduce PWU. This chapter examines general deterrence theory in the context of PWU and identifies actions that managers can take to reduce PWU. It uses a two-stage research methodology consisting of: (1) interviews with managers to gather qualitative data, and (2) a field survey of end users to gather quantitative data on PWU. It finds support for the deterrence theory and recommends that managers use a sequential implementation of four deterrence stages to contain PWU. These are: (1) framing an ‘Internet use policy,’ (2) implementing measures to prevent PWU such as restricting Internet access only to certain employees, (3) implementing appropriate content management software to detect PWU, and (4) standardizing policies to remedy non-acceptable Web usage. These four deterrence stages can protect an organization from the harmful effects of PWU of its employees.

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