ABSTRACT

This book examines planning as the critical influence on performance at work and in organizations.   Bridging theory and practice, it unites cutting-edge research findings from cognitive science, social psychology, industrial and organizational psychology, strategic management, and entrepreneurship, and describes the practical applications of these research findings for practitioners interested in improving planning performance in organizations.

chapter 1|8 pages

Organizational planning

The Psychology of Performance Introduction

chapter 2|22 pages

Planning processes

Relevant Cognitive Operations

chapter 3|27 pages

The planning fallacy

When Plans Lead to Optimistic Forecasts

chapter 4|31 pages

Personality and planning

The Interplay Between Linear and Holistic Processing

chapter 5|16 pages

Planning

A Mediator in Goal-Setting Theory

chapter 7|23 pages

Planning high performance

Can Groups and Teams Benefit from Implementation Intentions?

chapter 8|20 pages

Planning for innovation

The Critical Role of Agility

chapter 11|29 pages

Expertise in organizational planning

Impact on Performance

chapter 13|18 pages

Planning by leaders

Factors Influencing Leader Planning Performance

chapter 14|29 pages

Strategic planning and firm performance

Towards a Better Understanding of a Controversial Relationship