Authors
Gary P Latham, Gary A Yukl
Publication date
1975/12/1
Source
Academy of management journal
Volume
18
Issue
4
Pages
824-845
Publisher
Academy of Management
Description
Research on goal setting in organizations is reviewed in order to evaluate Locke's theory of goal setting and to determine the practical feasibility of this technique for increasing employee motivation and performance. An attempt is made to identify limiting conditions, moderator variables, and promising directions for future research.
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GP Latham, GA Yukl - Academy of management journal, 1975