Goals are important, whether you are hoping to lose weight or build a business. However, just having some goals is not enough. We must evaluate those goals to verify they are designed to meet the intended objective. While we are evaluating goals, we need to ensure any of our goals are not in conflict with other goals. For example, if our goal is to lose weight but we have another goal to learn to bake desserts, we may have a conflict. We must also make sure what we listed as a goal is not really just a wish. A goal to retire rich is just a wish if there is no plan to go with the goal. It becomes a goal when we create a concrete but flexible plan for getting there.
This week we will evaluate the goals of a healthcare organization. Remember to look for the characteristics of a SMART goal, being specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Upon successful completion of this assignment, you will be able to:
Identify the characteristics of a SMART goal.
Evaluate goals in comparison to SMART goal criteria.
InstructionsReview the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.
Complete independent research to find and evaluate the strategic goals of any healthcare organization and evaluate its goals in comparison to the SMART goal methodology as to whether their goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
In a two-page paper, explain your evaluation of the organization’s goals as to whether their goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
Format your paper using the correct APA style, including a title page and reference page. Note that the title page and reference page do not count as part of the two-page requirement. (For APA formatting resources, please access Academic Writer (new 7th edition)(new tab) website in the Course Homepage widget on the side to create your account, which will give you access during this course.)
When you’ve completed your assignment, save a copy for yourself, and submit a copy to your instructor using the Assignment submission page by the end of the workshop.