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WorksheetsSetting Goals quizzes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are S.M.A.R.T. goals?
Short-term, Meaningful, Aspirational, Revisable, Trackable
Sustainable, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Take-action
Safe, Methodical, Action-oriented, Results-driven, Transformative
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
Setting SMART goals guarantees you'll reach your objectives.
TRUE
FALSE
Why should goals be achievable?
keep the team on strategy
to get the maximum bonus
allows for better budgeting
so the team does not give up
When it comes to tracking the progress of goals, you should _____.
track as frequently as possible
not worry about it
none of these answers
track regularly enough that you can make corrections, changes, and plans as needed
For a goal to be really relevant, it has to tie to the broader purpose and goals of the organization.
TRUE
FALSE
What is NOT a part of the SMART goals framework?
Goals should be specific and clear enough and also measurable.
Goals should be detailed, complicated and take a long time to achieve.
Goals should be achievable and attainable.
Goals must be relevant, realistic and have a clear timeframe.
What's the most important reason to set SMART goals?
teams feel intellectually superior to other teams when their goals are SMART
they're easier to add up and forecast
they drive the right behaviors
your boss will like them
Zero based goals use last year's results as a starting point.
TRUE
FALSE
What goal setting need does not have to be balanced for goals to be aligned effectively?
the needs of the organization
the needs of your team
the needs of your boss
the needs of your employees
By overallocating the larger company vision and goals across the company, you _____.
increase the likelihood of actually achieving those goals
all of these answers
end up encouraging employees to create goals that oppose your company vision
decrease the likelihood of achieving those goals
When is it okay to revise goals?
never
when your bonus is threatened
when the market changes and the original goal becomes irrelevant
whenever you feel like it because you want to change behaviors
Stretch goals must be achievable.
TRUE
FALSE
How should you award bonuses when someone falls short of a stretch goal?
Give them zero - they didn't hit the goal
Give them 50% of the possible bonus for trying
Give them the full possible bonus since they at least met the commit goal
Give them a pro rata amount for how much above the commit goal they went
When considering how to allocate resources, it is important to let activities required drive the resources given, and let the resource plan drive the budget.
TRUE
FALSE
What method should you use to come up with a stretch goal?
80/20
one-third two-third
one to one
50/50
_____ will drive daily behaviors that move you toward those goals.
all of these answers
Implementing vague goals
Using micromanaging tactics
Having specific activities outlined
When it comes to stretch goals, make sure the team meets 100% of the goal before providing any reward.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following is a best practice that can help determine if you are on track with a goal, and improve your self-awareness?
Meditate about your progress.
Do nothing because SMART goals do not require monitoring.
Keep a journal as you review progress.
Refine your goals.
When you set a goal, whether or not it becomes irrelevant, you should stick with it. Goals should not be revised.
TRUE
FALSE
What is the first step for goal setting?
Write goals down that can only be reached in 30 days.
Define and write down your goals.
Define and categorize your goals.
Add detail to all your goals.
