Building a theory by induction: The example of goal setting theory

IF 3.9 1区心理学 Q2 MANAGEMENT Organizational Psychology Review Pub Date : 2020-05-05 DOI:10.1177/2041386620921931

E. A. Locke, G. Latham

引用次数: 16

Abstract

This article discusses the development of goal setting theory through induction. The processes such as formulating concepts and definitions, measurement issues, data gathering, data integration and presentation, identifying moderators and mediators, resolving contradictions, noting issues in application, expansions and extensions, and the role of induction in deduction are explained. A multi-decade effort that involves these processes led to a useful theory that has withstood the test of time.

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归纳法构建理论——以目标设定理论为例

本文通过归纳的方法探讨了目标设定理论的发展。阐述了概念和定义的制定、测量问题、数据的收集、数据的整合和呈现、确定调节者和中介者、解决矛盾、注意应用中的问题、扩展和延伸以及归纳在演绎中的作用等过程。经过数十年的努力，这些过程产生了一个经得起时间考验的有用理论。

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期刊介绍： Organizational Psychology Review is a quarterly, peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by SAGE in partnership with the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology. Organizational Psychology Review’s unique aim is to publish original conceptual work and meta-analyses in the field of organizational psychology (broadly defined to include applied psychology, industrial psychology, occupational psychology, organizational behavior, personnel psychology, and work psychology).Articles accepted for publication in Organizational Psychology Review will have the potential to have a major impact on research and practice in organizational psychology. They will offer analyses worth citing, worth following up on in primary research, and worth considering as a basis for applied managerial practice. As such, these should be contributions that move beyond straight forward reviews of the existing literature by developing new theory and insights. At the same time, however, they should be well-grounded in the state of the art and the empirical knowledge base, providing a good mix of a firm empirical and theoretical basis and exciting new ideas.