A model of goal dynamics in technology-based organizations

Journal of Engineering and Technology Management - JET-M

Volumn 28, Issue 1-2, 2011, Pages 49-76

  Ceresia, Francesco ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PALERMO   (Italy)

Author keywords

Behaviour reproduction testing; Goal commitment; Goal setting; Management by Objectives; Optimization analysis; Organizational dynamics; Parameter estimation; Strategic Human Resource Management

Indexed keywords

BEHAVIOUR REPRODUCTION TESTING; GOAL COMMITMENT; GOAL SETTING; MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES; OPTIMIZATION ANALYSIS; ORGANIZATIONAL DYNAMICS; STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT;

DYNAMICS; METAL ANALYSIS; NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT; OPTIMIZATION; PARAMETER ESTIMATION; RESOURCE ALLOCATION; SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS;

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT;

EID: 79952770885     PISSN: 09234748     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jengtecman.2010.12.004     Document Type: Article

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