2002 Aspirations & reference points

Sticky Aspirations: Organizational Time Perspective and Competitiveness

Henrich R. Greve

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Conclusion Henrich R. Greve · 2003
Model Henrich R. Greve · 2003
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Advanced topics Henrich R. Greve · 2003
Foundations Henrich R. Greve · 2003
Introduction Henrich R. Greve · 2003
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Variable risk preferences and adaptive aspirations James G. March · 1988
The Effect of Core Change on Performance: Inertia and Regression toward the Mean Henrich R. Greve · 1999
Aspiration Level Adaptation: An Empirical Exploration Theresa K. Lant · 1992
Individual Differences in Certain Aspects of the Level of Aspiration Jerome D. Frank · 1935
Performance, Aspirations, and Risky Organizational Change Henrich R. Greve · 1998
A Behavioral Theory of the Firm William J. Baumöl, Richard M. Cyert, J. G. March · 1964

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Conclusion Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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Model Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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Advanced topics Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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Foundations Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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Introduction Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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Applications Henrich R. Greve · 2003

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A Behavioral Theory of the Firm William J. Baumöl, Richard M. Cyert, J. G. March · 1964

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