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[AOM listservers] Searching for source, reactions of work groups to unattainable goals amongst cultures

  • 1.  [AOM listservers] Searching for source, reactions of work groups to unattainable goals amongst cultures

    Posted 03-27-2013 16:13
    Some years ago I read a journal article or an excerpt from a book describing a study of a situation where work groups in different cultures were assigned goals that were obviously unachievable, and observed and reported the reactions of the work groups, which ranged from ignoring the goals and working as usual, frantically increasing output to attempt to come as close as possible, reducing level of work performance, and others. I have diligently searched Google and Google scholar for a couple of hours and cannot locate the source. Does anyone have a reference or a clue as to where to search next?
    Thanks,
    Romie
    pardon cross postings
     
    Romie Frederick Littrell, PhD, FIAIR
    Editor, AIB Insights; International Management Area Editor, International Journal of Emerging Markets
    AUT Business School, Tel. extension 5805, Mail stop B-31