Organizational Longevity and Future Time Perspective

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between the longevity of an organization, that is, the expected duration of organizational survival, and the time perspective of its members, in particular, their future time perspective (FTP). Firstly, the paper discusses how an organization’s longevity and its members’ degree of dependence on the organization influence the FTP. Secondly, the paper explains the changes in Japanese companies’ longevity before and after World War II and examines the impact of those changes on the FTP of their employees.