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Difference in Scope Specificity Tangibility Time Frame Measuring

This document outlines the key differences between goals and objectives. Goals are broad, long-term purposes that provide direction, while objectives are specific, measurable steps that can be taken to achieve a goal within a shorter time frame. Specifically, goals may not always be measurable or tangible, have a longer time horizon, and guide overall direction, whereas objectives clearly define actions, have targets that can be measured, and have mid-to-short term deadlines.

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Difference in Scope Specificity Tangibility Time Frame Measuring

This document outlines the key differences between goals and objectives. Goals are broad, long-term purposes that provide direction, while objectives are specific, measurable steps that can be taken to achieve a goal within a shorter time frame. Specifically, goals may not always be measurable or tangible, have a longer time horizon, and guide overall direction, whereas objectives clearly define actions, have targets that can be measured, and have mid-to-short term deadlines.

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GOALS VS.

OBJECTIVES

Difference in scope
Specificity
Tangibility
Time frame
Measuring

GOAL

OBJECTIVE

MEANING

The purpose toward which


an endeavor is directed.

EXAMPLE

I want to achieve success in


the field of genetic research
and do what no one has ever
done.
Generic action, or better still,
an outcome towards which
we strive.
Goals may not be strictly
measurable or tangible.

Something that one's efforts


or actions are intended to
attain or accomplish;
purpose; target.
I want to complete this thesis
on genetic research by the
end of this month.

ACTION
MEASURE
TIME FRAME

Longer term

Specific action - the objective


supports attainment of the
associated goal.
Must be measurable and
tangible.
Mid to short term

Definition: A goal is an overreahing principle that guides decision


making. Objectives are specific, measurable, steps that can be taken to
meet the goal.

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