Goals Gone Wild: The Systematic Side Effects of Over-Prescribing Goal Setting
Goal setting is one of the most replicated and influential paradigms in the management literature. Hundreds of studies conducted in numerous countries and contexts have consistently demonstrated that setting specific, challenging goals can powerfully drive behavior and boost performance. Advocates of goal setting have had a substantial impact on research, management education, and management practice. In this article, we argue that the beneficial effects of … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Adam Galinsky, Lisa Ordonez, Maurice Schweitzer, Max H. Bazerman | Source: Harvard Business School (HBS) | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Goal setting and Cheating: Why They Often Go Together in the Workplace
From childhood on, individuals are told that setting goals for themselves will make them more successful in whatever they set out to do – whether it’s win tennis games, ace their exams or become CEO of their company. But goal-setting also has a dark side to it, according to a recent research paper by a Wharton faculty member and two colleagues. In addition to motivating … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: Bambi Douma, Lisa Ordonez, Maurice Schweitzer | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subject: Ethics