2012年6月英语六级真题阅读理解答案解析_大学英语阅读

2012年6月英语六级真题阅读理解答案解析

Other studies have shown that saddling employees with unrealistic goals can compel them to lie, cheat or steal. Such was the case in the early 1990s when Sears imposed a sales quota on its auto repair staff. It prompted employees to overcharge for work and to complete unnecessary repairs on a companywide basis.

Schweitzer concedes his research runs counter to a very large body of literature that commends the many benefits of goal-setting. Advocates of the practice have taken issue with his teams use of such evidence as news accounts to support his conclusion that goal-setting is widely over-prescribed

In a rebuttal (反驳) paper, Dr. Edwin Locke writes:Goal-setting is not going away. Organizations cannot thrive without being focused on their desired end results any more than an individual can thrive without goals to provide a sense of purpose.

But Schweitzer contends the mounting causal evidence linking goal-setting and harmful behavior should be studied to help spotlight issues that merit caution and further investigation. Even a few negative effects could be so large that they outweigh many positive effects, he says. Goal-setting does help coordinate and motivate people. My idea would be to combine that with careful oversight, a strong organizational culture, and make sure the goals that you use are going to be constructive and not significantly harm the organization, Schweitzer says.。