Are your executives committed to achieving your learning goals? The key relationships between commitment, expectancy motivation and job satisfaction

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

AS research inspired by Peter Senge's learning organization matures, employee commitment is perhaps the hottest topic around. Why? It is because it makes a big difference to employee performance. Can it be proved? This study of attitudes among executives by Brian Pool and Steven Pool of Ashland University in Ohio, USA has found direct cause and effect. This is just one of four key relationships that the researchers established.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to‐digest format.

Citation

(2007), "Are your executives committed to achieving your learning goals? The key relationships between commitment, expectancy motivation and job satisfaction", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 21 No. 5, pp. 33-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777280710779490