An Investigation of the Relationships Between Task-Goal Characteristics and Perceived Organizational Level.

Abstract

The research, using data collected from USAF Air Training Command members, explores relationships between task-goal characteristics and perceived organizational level. A literature review points to the lack of empirical field testing in this area of goal setting theory. Methodology includes the development of goal and organizational level measurements, factor analysis of the questionnaire, and parametric and non-parametric correlational analyses. The research concludes that a positive relationship exists between perceived organizational level and goal setting participation. Across-the-board participation as advocated by many modern management theories may not be a viable concept. Task-goal specificity, feedback, and difficulty did not display significant relationships to organizational level. Results suggest that these characteristics receive equal emphasis by individuals at all organizational levels. Goal acceptance and commitment require improved measurement instruments before conclusions regarding the two goal characteristics can be reached.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA047434

Entities

People

  • Anton J. Price
  • Gerald E. Mcnair

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Applied Psychology
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Factor Analysis
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Literature Surveys
  • Logistics
  • Measurement
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Motivation
  • New York
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Students
  • Surveys

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  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.