Building a practically useful theory of goal setting and task motivation. A 35-year odyssey.

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The authors summarize 35 years of empirical research on goal-setting theory. They describe the core findings of the theory, the mechanisms by which goals operate, moderators of goal effects, the relation of goals and satisfaction, and the role of goals ... (Full abstract text below)

Published 2002Sep in Journal: Am Psychol (Language : eng)

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Affiliation: R. H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, USA. elocke@rhsmith.umd.edu

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