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Apr 1, 1991 · Goal setting theory. approaches the issue of motivation from a first-level perspective; its em-. phasis is on an immediate level of explanation of individual differences in. task performance (Ryan ...
goals, four are research addenda, and the final one is a list of the most active researchers of GST and the number of studies that they have con-ducted. A Theory of Goal Setting and Task Performance makes several important contributions: 1. It is a very nearly comprehensive review of the relevant literature. 2.
Citation. Locke, E. A., & Latham, G. P. (1990). A theory of goal setting & task performance. Prentice-Hall, Inc. Abstract. Whether you're a manager, company psychologist, quality control specialist, or involved with motivating people to work harder in any capacity—Locke and Latham's guide will hand you the keen insight and practical advice you need to reach even your toughest cases.
- Edwin A. Locke, Gary P. Latham
- 1990
Feb 14, 2023 · A book by Locke and Latham that explains how goals affect human performance in various domains. The book covers the theoretical foundations, empirical evidence, and practical applications of goal setting theory.
Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation: A 35- Year Odyssey Abstract This article summarizes 35 years of research on the effects of conscious performance goals, in conjunction with self-efficacy, on the performance of tasks in work and organizational settings. We discuss the core findings, the mechanisms by ...
- Henry L. Tosi
- 1991
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external validity and practical significance of goal-setting theory are explained, and new directions in goal-setting research are discussed. The relationships of goal setting to other theories are described as are the theory’s limitations. I n the 1950s and 1960s, the study of motivation in North American psychology was not considered a re-
