The Importance of Business Objectives
- Business aims are the long-term aspirations of an organisation
- Business objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound targets (SMART targets) that must be achieved to realise business aims
- Every successful business needs to have clear aims and objectives that guide its operations and focus the efforts of all employees towards the same goal
- Aims and objectives are critical for businesses to function effectively and achieve long-term success
- A business aim may be to become the market leader in a particular industry
- The corresponding objectives may include increasing sales by 25% over the next three years, improving customer satisfaction by 15%, and expanding into new geographic markets
A Diagram Illustrating the link Between Aims and Objectives
Objectives are derived from the overall business aim