The Importance of Perceived Task Difficulty in Goal Orientation—Assigned Goal Alignment

The Importance of Perceived Task Difficulty in Goal Orientation—Assigned Goal Alignment

This study investigated the moderating effect of perceived task difficulty on the relationship between goal alignment and task performance. Using a sample of 131 participants, the relationship between trait learning goal orientation, assigned goal condition, and task performance was assessed. Result...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of leadership & organizational studies 2009-11, Vol.16 (2), p.167-174
Hauptverfasser: Gerhardt, Megan W., Luzadis, Rebecca A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Evaluation
Goal setting
Leadership
Objectives
Organizational behavior
Organizations
Perceptions
Psychological aspects
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Zusammenfassung:This study investigated the moderating effect of perceived task difficulty on the relationship between goal alignment and task performance. Using a sample of 131 participants, the relationship between trait learning goal orientation, assigned goal condition, and task performance was assessed. Results indicated that goal alignment was not significantly related to task performance overall. Perceived task difficulty did significantly moderate this relationship.
ISSN:1548-0518
1939-7089
DOI:10.1177/1548051809337875