Organizational Participation: A Critique and Model

Abstract

A critique of the current state of theory and research on employee tardiness, absenteeism, turnover and job choice is presented. Research and theory reviewed illustrate problems and unresolved issues underlying current knowledge of the determinants of organizational participation. An expanded valence-instrumentality-expectancy model provides the basis for integrating psychological and economic perspectives on organizational participation. Guidelines for future research and conceptual development are provided.