Is taking care of personal business while being paid considered stealing?

Taking care of personal business while being paid is considered stealing because it involves misappropriating the time and resources an employer has allocated for work. When an employee is compensated for their time, they are expected to dedicate that time to fulfilling their work responsibilities. Engaging in personal activities during this time means that the employee is not meeting their obligations to the employer, effectively taking payment for work that is not being performed. This constitutes a breach of trust and can be seen as a form of dishonesty or theft of company time, which violates both workplace expectations and ethical standards.