Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation.

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Title:	Building a Practically Useful Theory of Goal Setting and Task Motivation.
Authors:	Locke, Edwin A.; Latham, Gary P.
Descriptors:	Elementary Secondary Education; Employee Attitudes; Feedback; Goal Orientation; Higher Education; Incentives; Productivity; Research; Self Efficacy; Self Motivation; Student Motivation
Source:	American Psychologist, v57 n9 p705-17 Sep 2002
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Publisher:	N/A
Publication Date:	2002-00-00
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Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Abstract:	Summarizes 35 years of empirical research on goal-setting theory, describing core findings of the theory, mechanisms by which goals operate, moderators of goal effects, the relation of goals and satisfaction, and the role of goals as mediators of incentives. Explains the external validity and practical significance of goal setting theory, discussing new directions. (Contains references.) (SM)
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Identifiers:	Goal Setting
Record Type:	Journal
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ISSN:	ISSN-0003-066X
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education