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In This research, the researcher intended to develop a reliable instrument in order to measure Goal Setting (GS) through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), particularly in the context of the Jordan Telecommunication Sector (JTS). This study examined EFA as it differs from other studies in terms of cultural and social status. More importantly, many previous studies examined Goal Setting. However, a few researchers focused on the projected considerable attributes of (GS). This study examined Goal Setting components to measure (GS) and presented a reliable instrument. This research implemented the cross-sectional study design, and randomly collected data from 100 participants working in three leading telecommunication companies in Jordan, that exclusively provide mobile telephone and internet services using a structured survey. This study concluded a reliable instrument with ten (10) items representing goal setting. It also calculated the internal reliability value (Cronbach Alpha value) for the current GS instrument and found it reliable.
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In-Text Citation: (Al-Khamaiseh et al., 2019)
To Cite this Article: Al-Khamaiseh, Z. D., Halim, B. B. A., Afthanorhan, W. M. A., Alqahtani, A. H., & Alkhlaifat, B. I. (2019). Exploring and Developing Items Measuring Goal Setting In the Context of Jordan Telecommunication Sector. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(12), 803–819.
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