The Connotation, Measurement and Function of Presenteeism

摘要

Presenteeism can bring about physical and mental health risks to the individuals and it can cause organizational productivity loss. Based on the analysis focusing on foreign research literature, analyzing presenteeism from the aspects of its connotation, theoretical framework, measurement methods, antecedents and outcome variables and so on, this thesis explores the impact of different variables on the act of presenteeism, and tries to construct the occurrence mechanism of presenteeism. Meanwhile, suggestions on theoretical construction, indigenous research, special group research, method and tool development, quantification of productivity loss and currency conversion are made for future research.