PBF 3.01 Acquire self-development skills

As a specific outcome you intend to work toward, a goal is a(n)

• Skill.
• Performance.
• Target.
• Evaluation.

An example of a short-term goal is

• Becoming fluent in Japanese.
• Finishing the annual report in two weeks.
• Earning a college degree.
• Advancing to vice-president of the company.

An example of a performance goal is

• Mastering Microsoft Excel.
• Learning precision machinery techniques.
• Understanding the basics of hotel management.
• Completing your financial-planning certification.

Chris started working in a stable as a horse trainer, but later decided he would rather give riding lessons for a living. This is an example of a goal’s being

• Effective.
• Dynamic.
• Specific.
• Measurable.

Which of the following is an example of a measurable goal:

• “I will write 1,000 words by the end of the day.”
• “I will become a professional pilot.”
• “I will earn a raise.”
• “I will help my work team members succeed.”

Attainable goals are those that can be

• Reached
• Measured
• Timed
• Pinpointed

Results-oriented goals focus on

• Money
• People
• Time
• Outcomes

Which of the following is an example of a time-bound goal:

• “I will earn $100,000 a year by age 35.”
• “I will become the company’s top salesperson.”
• “I will pursue a career helping to preserve the environment.”
• “I will make 40 sales calls.”

Which of the following is a goal that takes priority over other activities:

• Performance goal
• Learning goal
• Effective goal
• SMART goal

Which of the following is a benefit of goal setting:

• Distracting you from your target
• Impressing other people with your goals
• Ensuring you accomplish all your goals
• Providing a way to measure your progress