⊿ Point. {R} Glossary. ◢ Keyword: O. ◥ University. {q} PhD. {tr} Training. ⚫ UK. ⚫ England. ↂ EndNote. {q} NS: BPM. Goal. Idea of the future or result that a person or group wants to achieve A goal or objective is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envision, plan and commit to achieve.[1] People endeavour to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines.
Goal setting[edit] Goal-setting theory was formulated based on empirical research and has been called one of the most important theories in organizational psychology.[2] Edwin A. Locke and Gary P. Latham, the fathers of goal-setting theory, provided a comprehensive review of the core findings of the theory in 2002.[3] In summary, Locke and Latham found that specific, difficult goals lead to higher performance than either easy goals or instructions to "do your best", as long as feedback about progress is provided, the person is committed to the goal, and the person has the ability and knowledge to perform the task.[4] According to Locke and Latham, goals affect performance in the following ways:[3] See also[edit]