Blurry objectives threaten engagement and profitability. Issue 2 (9th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Purse, Nigel
• Is Part Of: Human resource management international digest. Volume 23:Issue 2(2015)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 30
• Publication Date: 2015-03-09
• Subjects: Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/HRMID-01-2015-0019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-0734

Abstract

<abstract> <title> <x content-type="archive" xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Purpose</title> <p> – Considers the limitations of traditional objective setting and looks at an alternative approach using a conversation around mutual expectations. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Design/methodology/approach</title> <p> – Explains that a conversational approach requires parties to look at their purpose at work and the expectations of support they have of others at a deeper level. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Findings</title> <p> – Examines deficiencies in traditional performance-management processes, including research about how clear employees are on what they are working toward. Proposes a new approach using the language of purpose and expectations to enhance the objective-setting process. Explains why purpose and expectations are so powerful. Examines why this conversation is so important and why it does not usually happen in a business environment. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Practical implications</title> <p> – Considers that performance management works best when both parties are explicit and honest about their purpose at work and what support they need to achieve this purpose through structured conversation. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Social implications</title> <p> – Advances the view that employees are more engaged when they are working toward a purpose more meaningful than simply receiving a pay check. </p> </sec> <sec> <title content-type="abstract-heading">Originality/value</title> <p> – Emphasizes that the attraction, development, management and retention of talented people are critical to the success of all organizations.</p> </sec> </abstract>