Objective: Goal setting is a common feature of behavior change interventions, but it is
unclear when goal setting is optimally effective. The aims of this systematic review and meta …

In the first Annual Review of Psychology chapter since 1977 devoted exclusively to work
motivation, we examine progress made in theory and research on needs, traits, values …

The Intervention Mapping bible, updated with new theory, trends, and cases Planning
Health Promotion Programs is the" bible" of the field, guiding students and practitioners …

This book provides a unique behavioral science framework for motivating employees in
organizational settings. Drawing upon his experiences as a staff psychologist and …

Goal setting is an “open” theory built on inductive findings from empirical research. The
present paper briefly summarizes this theory. Emphasis is then given to findings that have …

Executive Overview Contrary to the extant thinking on motivation in the workplace, we argue
that performance or outcome goals can have a deleterious effect on one's performance. We …

The public sector in North America as well as parts of Europe is increasingly adopting a
performance management system that includes goal setting, coaching, and the evaluation of …

Goal setting theory provides a framework that specifies the most valid and practical ways of
increasing employee motivation. The theory states that the simplest most direct motivational …

Meta-analytic procedures were used to examine data from 83 field studies of the Productivity
Measurement and Enhancement System (ProMES). The article expands the evidence on …

Introduction: Construction site managers play a critical role in occupational safety in the
construction industry. This study aimed to develop and test a method for training construction …