1. – Associate Professor (OB & HR Area) at the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, Prabandhan Nagar, Nayasarai Road, Ranchi
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Published
28-Jul-2026 |
Abstract
This conceptual paper contributes
to the cyberloafing literature by
reviewing existing studies on its
antecedents, the theories that explain
this behavior, its positive and
negat i ve i mpact s, c ont roll i ng
cyberloafing through monitoring,
and the associated risks. The central
argument of this paper is that
punitive measures often address the
symptoms but not the underlying
causes, and that monitoring and
controlling might degenerate trust
and loyalty among employees. For
a structured presentation of all arguments,
a bibliometric analysis
has been conducted on Scopus-enlisted
journals. The paper concludes
with some non-punitive,
positive interventions to address
this behavior.
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