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Exploring the Effectiveness of OKRs in Enhancing Company Objectives: A Comparative Study

Publicated to:Ieee Engineering Management Review. - 2024-01-01 (), DOI: 10.1109/EMR.2024.3426327

Authors: Criado JM; Gutierrez G; Garzas J; Cano EL; de Lena MTG; Moguerza JM

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Abstract

The use of management by objectives (MBO) methodologies, particularly the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework, has gained widespread attention in recent years as a means of improving organizational performance. This research aims to show that OKRs, a key MBO method, can enhance company performance and employee satisfaction. We conducted a comparative and retroactive analysis of MBO methods used in the 20th and 21st centuries, and surveyed 238 people in nine countries and various companies and positions. We analyzed the results of the survey and compared the variables associated with best practices in the OKR methodology. Our study examined a diverse range of companies, positions, qualifications, and ages, which provides an analysis of whether or not OKR are being used in the organization and a comprehensive understanding of how OKRs can be implemented across in different contexts. By identifying the best variables associated with optimal performance and employee satisfaction, our research provides practical guidance for organizations seeking to adopt OKR methodology. Furthermore, our study can contribute to the development of best practices in the area of management by objectives, particularly in the context of OKRs, leading to more effective and efficient goal-setting practices in organizations.

Keywords
BusinessCompaniesEconomicsIndustriesLeadershipMboMonitoringObject recognitionObjectivesOkrProductivityPsychology

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Ieee Engineering Management Review due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

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From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-05-18:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 16 (PlumX).
Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: Last Author (Martínez Moguerza, Javier).