Award Date

5-2010

Degree Type

Professional Paper

Degree Name

Master of Hospitality Administration

Department

Hotel Administration

First Committee Member

William Werner, Chair

Number of Pages

39

Abstract

Theft in the workplace, specifically performed by the employees, is a daunting situation for American business - both corporate and small proprietorships. This paper calls upon available literature to provide an in-depth analysis that focuses on employee's motive to steal from their employer and the potential proactive solutions organizations can implement to deter theft by improving morale and trust in the workplace. The topic will be examined from a linear fashion that looks at the concept of employee theft and common motivational determinants such as employer resentment, animosity, and the perception of fairness. Next, numerous organizations have adopted theft detection methods and ethics programs, all implemented in the theory of reducing theft in the workplace. Understanding the employee's motive and proactive solutions that would attempt to reduce theft in the workplace is the highlight. This project will then focus on future research and various constraints associated with analyzing this topic. Finally, this paper will be summarized with potential suggestions geared towards executives and managers.

Keywords

Employee morale; Employee motivation; Employee theft – Prevention

Disciplines

Hospitality Administration and Management | Human Resources Management

File Format

pdf

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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