Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically examine, theoretically and empirically, the two time orientation dimensions – long‐term orientation (LTO) and future orientation (FO) – in the national culture models of Hofstede and GLOBE, respectively. Design/methodology/approach –...

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to conceptualize time as an important dimension of institutions and, more specifically, to develop the analysis of institutions, time, and temporal misfits. The paper explores these matters in the context of an inter‐institutional project where actors, who...

Purpose – This study aims to examine supervisors' temporal reminders and subordinates' pacing style as they relate to employees' absorption in work tasks, and subsequently creativity. Design/methodology/approach – The study involved a weekly diary study among 32 employees of an...

Purpose – One stream of research has claimed share price to be long-term oriented, whereas, in contrast, another has found it to be short-term oriented. Through in-depth analysis, this study aims to reveal the grounds for each of these two claims by studying the time-related constructs of two...

Purpose – One stream of research has claimed share price to be long‐term oriented, whereas, in contrast, another has found it to be short‐term oriented. Through in‐depth analysis, this study aims to reveal the grounds for each of these two claims by studying the time‐related constructs...

Purpose – The aim of this study is to provide a useful conceptualization of flexible working times and to examine the relationships between flexible working times and employees' well‐being and peer ratings of performance. It is supposed that an employee's “time‐autonomy” would be...

Purpose – The paper aims to consider how effective time management can lead to improved personal and organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on the collective experience of the authors. The relationship between culture and chronicity is explained with...