BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Effective short-term objectives should ____ and ____ (61)
A
be specific; measurable
B
be achievable; not challenging
C
be motivating; not limiting
D
be time defined; not limiting
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A short-term goal is any goal you can achieve in 12 months or less. Some examples of short-term goals: reading two books every month, quitting smoking, exercising two times a week, developing a morning routine, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Short-term goals are tasks, objectives, and outcomes that can be completed within a relatively short time frame, usually less than a year. A good short-term goal may be SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound (Macleod, 2012):

Detailed explanation-3: -Measurable objectives are specific statements expressing the desired qualities of key services; and the expected results of the services/experience. Objectives should state: • Who is involved: The people whose behaviors, knowledge and/or skills are to be changed as a result of the program.

Detailed explanation-4: -Typically, short-term goals are defined as accomplishments that take 3 months to a few years. Long-term goals are usually completed in 3 to 5 years, or longer.

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