Martha is the business analyst for her organization and she's been asked to help create a SMART goal for her company. Which one of the following organizational goals could be considered SMART?
A) No errors in production of customer products.
B) Increase revenue by ten percent by January 15.
C) Increase revenue by ten percent.
D) Add 25 new customers to the sales base.

Question

Martha is the business analyst for her organization and she's been asked to help create a SMART goal for her company. Which one of the following organizational goals could be considered SMART?
A) No errors in production of customer products.  
B) Increase revenue by ten percent by January 15.
C) Increase revenue by ten percent.
D) Add 25 new customers to the sales base.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

SMART means that the goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bounded. The only goal that meets all of these requirements is the goal to increase revenue by ten percent by January 15. Answer: C is incorrect. This is not an example of a SMART goal because there is no deadline. Answer: D is incorrect. This is not an example of a SMART goal because there is no deadline. Answer: A is incorrect. This is not an example of a SMART goal because there is no deadline.

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