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Which of the following best describes a SMART objective when an employee agrees personal development goals with a manager?
A SMART objective is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This makes the goal clear and testable, so the employee and manager can agree what is to be done, how success is judged and by when, which supports personal development.
- AA goal that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-boundCorrect
- BA goal that is simple, motivating, ambitious, rewarding and tough
- CA goal that is strategic, managed, approved, reviewed and tracked
Explanation
SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. The other options invent meanings for the letters that are not the recognised model.
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