Intentionality, target-directedness, future orientation and a hypothetical result state are the central conceptual ingredients.

Those individuals who operate with future orientation are often thought of as being highly goal oriented and focused on the broad picture.

Americans, for instance have a future orientation.

But she said that "future orientation needs to address issues of violent crime and be very specific as to issues of personal safety."

Now the debate is focused on those weapons of mass destruction and the future orientation of a Middle East in turmoil.

Strategic decision making, however, requires a future orientation: it needs a picture of what is likely to take place.

Conflict resolution, self-efficacy, self-control, and future orientation of urban adolescents.

The ideas for future orientations which I have just outlined should provide a better framework for more openness and participation.

The report describes the foundations and the future orientation of our relations with China and it has an important signalling effect.

Together with them, we will try to formulate conclusions based on experience so far and determine guidelines for our future orientation.