The Effects of Setting Budget Goals and Task Uncertainty on Performance: A Theoretical Analysis.
理论分析预算目标对任务绩效的影响，认为任务不确定性高时设定预算目标的效果较差，并指出有限证据支持这一假设。
Abstract ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the effects of setting budget goals on task performance in different task situations. The main hypothesis developed from this analysis is that the effect of setting specific, difficult budget goals on task performance depends on the level of task uncertainty. Specifically, it is argued that, where task uncertainty is high, setting budget goals is less effective in promoting task performance than where task uncertainty is low. In addition, it is suggested that, although limited,-available evidence is consistent with this hypothesis. Finally, the research implications of the analysis are considered.