附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-212) and index.
Introduction -- Foundations. Behavioral theory of the firm. Social psychology. Economics. Model -- How aspirations are made. How aspirations affect behavior. Aspiration levels and adaptation. How goal variables are chosen -- Applications. Risk taking. Research and development expenditures. Product innovations. Facility investment. Strategic change. Summary of evidence -- Advanced topics. Basic methods. Estimation of aspiration levels. General concerns in study design. Radio broadcasting. Shipbuilding -- Conclusion. Practical implications. Related research. Future research.
摘要:In an intriguing analysis of how firms evolve in response to performance feedback, Henrich Greve shows that high-performing organizations quickly lower their rates of market entry, innovation and growth, whereas low-performing organizations slowly increase. Greve examines the consequences for survival and performance, suggesting ways to improve organizations with performance feedback.
