Generational Type and Employee Theft: A Case Study of Kopala Mine, Zambia

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of Generational Type on Employee Theft at Kopala Mine, Zambia. Method: The data set in this study is derived from the Kopala Mine Reports for 2020: HR Admin Report, Disciplinary Report on Theft and other related offences. Frequency Tables and Cross tabulations were used to summarize the findings. Findings: The study found that 56.8% of Millennials and 40.5% of Generation Xers employees were engaged in theft and other related offences. The practical research significance is that Generational Type influences Employee Theft in the organization. Conclusion: Based on the findings above, the study concludes that Generational Type and the lifestyle employees lead and influence employee theft in workplace organizations. The study further suggests that the need for extra money to meet social needs (lifestyle) is the main reason some employees engage in employee theft.