Exploring the link between motivation and procrastination in the workplace: a case study of SMEs in Slovakia

Nikoleta Hutmanová (), Zuzana Hajduová (), Peter Dorčák () and Vlastislav Laskovský ()
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Nikoleta Hutmanová: University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia
Zuzana Hajduová: University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia
Peter Dorčák: University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia
Vlastislav Laskovský: University of Economics in Bratislava, Slovakia

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Issues, 2024, vol. 11, issue 3, 163-175

Abstract: This article presents a qualitative study conducted among office workers in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Slovakia, aimed at enhancing work motivation and preventing procrastination. The study was conducted with a sample size of 253 employees, utilising the Work Engagement and Intrinsic Motivation Scale (WEIMS) and the Procrastination At Work Scale (PAWS) standardised questionnaires. The objective of this research was to explore the link between work motivation and procrastination tendencies among office workers in SMEs and identify effective strategies for enhancing motivation and preventing procrastination in this specific context. The qualitative methodology employed in this study allowed for in-depth exploration and understanding of the experiences, perceptions, and challenges employees face in relation to work motivation and procrastination. Based on the results, practical recommendations are provided to enhance work motivation and prevent procrastination in office settings within SMEs. This article contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into work motivation enhancement and procrastination prevention specifically tailored to the context of office workers in SMEs in Slovakia.

Keywords: work procrastination; self-determination theory; motivation at the workplace; small and medium enterprises; employee (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L26 M10 O15 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.9770/jesi.2024.11.3(11)

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