A specific target that a unit desires to attain within the time span of one year is called a:
a. goal c. objective
b. initiative d. project
A
Goals and objectives are used in the strategic planning process and can help define specific areas to be targeted for growth and/or improvement. For example, a goal is a specific aim or target that a unit may wish to achieve within the time span of one year. An objective is the measurable step to be taken to reach the goal. Performance measures include these goals and objectives in their process improvement plans.
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