When big brother is watching: goal orientation shapes reactions to electronic monitoring during online training

• Published in: Journal of applied psychology Vol. 98; no. 4; p. 642
• Main Authors: Watson, Aaron M, Foster Thompson, Lori, Rudolph, Jane V, Whelan, Thomas J, Behrend, Tara S, Gissel, Amanda L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2013
• Subjects: Adult; Computer-Assisted Instruction; Female; Goals; Humans; Internet - utilization; Learning - physiology; Male; Personnel Management - methods; Young Adult

Web-based training is frequently used by organizations as a convenient and low-cost way to teach employees new knowledge and skills. As web-based training is typically unproctored, employees may be held accountable to the organization by computer software that monitors their behaviors. The current s...