The statement, "We will increase our profit by 8% each year," is an example of a(n):
a. strategic plan.
b. mission statement.
c. organization objective.
d. implementation strategy.
C
Objectives generally are written in terms of financial outcomes that relate to improvements in an organization's fiscal health and those that will result in a stronger position for the institution in the industry. For example, a for-profit hospital may set a financial objective to increase earnings growth by a specific percentage each year. A specific strategic objective might be to achieve lower overall costs than competitors or to attain technological advantage.
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