Browsing University of Waterloo by Subject "velocity"
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Goal Progress Velocity as a Determinant of Shortcut Behaviors
(American Psychological Association, 2023-04)Employees often have a great deal of work to accomplish within stringent deadlines. Therefore, employees may engage in shortcut behaviors, which involve eschewing standard procedures during goal pursuit to save time. ... -
The Impact of Goal Progress Velocity on Affect While Pursuing Multiple Sequential Goals
(American Psychological Association, 2020)Past research has identified velocity (i.e., rate of goal progress) as a determinant of individuals’ affective experiences during goal pursuit. Specifically, rapid progress is a pleasant experience, whereas slow progress ... -
It’s About Time (for the Next Task): Time Available and Next Task Valence Interact to Explain Velocity’s Influence on Affect
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-14)Over the course of a typical day, employees often face a seemingly never-ending sequence of goals. Given the omnipresence and importance of goals in the workplace, a keen understanding of the goal pursuit process is ...