Unveiling the root causes and results of illegitimate tasks: A systematic literature review

Aim/purpose – Employees are expected to perform duties consistent with their professional roles. However, they are often required to undertake tasks they perceive as unreasonable or unnecessary. The concept of illegitimate tasks has garnered increasing attention since its introduction. Illegitimate...

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Main Authors: Iqbal Saleha, Ismail Rozmi, Badayai Abdul Rahman bin Ahmad, Sitinjak Charli, Ober Józef, Kochmańska Anna
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Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Economics and Management
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.22367/jem.2025.47.02
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