Juggling and hopping: what does it mean to work polychronically?

Abstract

Presents a conceptual framework for understanding the meanings of polychronic behavior for individuals. A “created” meaning perspective, arguing that cultural, social, and personality differences influence how the meaning of polychronic behavior is interpreted at the individual level is presented. These meanings through a phenomenological study of polychronic behavior in the workplace for both traditional, “mainstream” Americans and recent Latin American immigrants are explored. Implications for managers and workgroups are also explored.

Citation

Cotte, J. and Ratneshwar, S. (1999), "Juggling and hopping: what does it mean to work polychronically?", Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 14 No. 3/4, pp. 184-205. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683949910263738