Business GCSE
Objective
What Objective means in Business GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
Definitions of Objective
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Reference: AQA
A specific, measurable target that helps the business work towards an aim, often time-bound and able to be checked.
A specific, measurable target that a business sets to help it achieve its overall aim (e.g., to increase sales by 10% in 12 months).
A short-term, specific, and measurable target set to help achieve a business aim.
Topics that use Objective
- Setting business aims and objectives (AQA GCSE)
- Business aims and objectives (OCR GCSE)
- Business planning (OCR GCSE)
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