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Abstract
Although negative feedback is a dynamic phenomenon that changes over time, most research has taken a static approach to its analysis. In this study, we address this gap by applying goal-setting theory and taking a dynamic approach to negative feedback. Using a three-wave survey design, we examined whether, why, and when negative feedback change influences employees’ task performance. Our analysis of multi-source and multi-wave data (n = 127) shows that increase of negative feedback over time negatively influences employees’ task performance by reducing their goal commitment. We also find that the indirect negative effect is weakened when employees have a high growth mindset. These findings highlight the dynamic nature of negative feedback and thus open up a new and promising research direction.
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The Asia Pacific Journal of Management publishes original manuscripts on management and organizational research in the Asia Pacific region, encompassing Pacific Rim countries and mainland Asia. APJM focuses on the extent to which each manuscript addresses matters that pertain to the most fundamental question: “What determines organization success?” The major academic disciplines that we cover include entrepreneurship, human resource management, international business, organizational behavior, and strategic management. However, manuscripts that belong to other well-established disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, marketing, and operations generally do not fall into the scope of APJM. We endeavor to be the major vehicle for exchange of ideas and research among management scholars within or interested in the broadly defined Asia Pacific region.Key features include:
Rigor - maintained through strict review processes, high quality global reviewers, and Editorial Advisory and Review Boards comprising prominent researchers from many countries.
Relevance - maintained by its focus on key management and organizational trends in the region.
Uniqueness - being the first and most prominent management journal published in and about the fastest growing region in the world.
Official affiliation - Asia Academy of ManagementFor more information, visit the AAOM website:www.baf.cuhk.edu.hk/asia-aom/ Officially cited as: Asia Pac J Manag
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