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The Impact of Absenteeism in Banking Sector in Oman

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  • Razan Saleh Al Zadjali

    (Undergraduate in in Business Administration Human Resources and researcher, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman.)

  • Omer Ali Ibrahim

    (Assistant Professor of Econometrics and Social Statistics, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman.)

Abstract

This work represents an attempt to identify the factors influencing absenteeism in banking sector in Oman. Primary quantitative data has been obtained via a structured closed-ended questionnaire, submitted to 150 employees of both genders and a variety of job responsibilities employed in the National Bank of Oman (NBO). This is based on current perceptions of likely causes as identified in the literature. Subsequent analyses have been carried out using the Pearson coefficient of correlation and Chi-square testing. The findings indicate that the workload and work pressure are the main contributing factors to employees’ absenteeism. Other factors examined played a lesser role. Suggestions have been offered as to how to tackle absenteeism and its principal causes.

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  • Razan Saleh Al Zadjali & Omer Ali Ibrahim, 2021. "The Impact of Absenteeism in Banking Sector in Oman," International Review of Management and Marketing, Econjournals, vol. 11(2), pages 23-29.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ3:2021-02-3
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    1. Leontaridi, Rannia & Ward-Warmedinger, Melanie E., 2002. "Work-Related Stress, Quitting Intentions and Absenteeism," IZA Discussion Papers 493, Institute of Labor Economics (IZA).
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    Keywords

    Absenteeism; Workload; Motivation; NBO; Oman;
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    JEL classification:

    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M50 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - General
    • M54 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics - - - Labor Management

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