Achievement vs avoidance: The effects of individual and combined regulatory foci on employees. Issue 3 (14th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Human resource management international digest. Volume 26:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: 14
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2018-05-14
• Subjects: Prevention -- Performance -- Regulatory focus -- Behavior -- Promotion -- Absenteeism; Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/HRMID-03-2018-0051
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-0734

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach: This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings: The effects of a promotion focus, prevention focus, and a dual regulatory focus on work performance, sickness, and emotional exhaustion were investigated for managers and non-managers in The Netherlands. The dual focus relates more to managers, who have more complex roles and are called on to be able to act in flexible ways on a continual basis. It was tentatively found that a dual focus is not as beneficial as previously expected, and perhaps enhancing a promotion focus for managers and non-managers is more advantageous for an organization. Practical implications: The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value: The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent, information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.