Objectives set for an employee state: 'Increase sales by 10% by 31 March in the northern region'. Which SMART criterion does the words 'by 31 March' address?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Time-bound
- Step 1: SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
- Step 2: A deadline makes the objective time-bound.
Answer
Time-bound.
Why not the others: Specific: Specific refers to the clarity of what is to be achieved. Measurable: Measurable refers to being able to quantify the result. Achievable: Achievable refers to whether the goal is realistic.
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