"smart" goals stands for: a. specific, measurable, attainable, results-oriented, and time bound b. specific, merit-based, acceptable, revealed, and time-tested c. systematic, measurable, acceptable, real, and two-dimensional d. synergistic, moderated, attainable, research-based, and time-tested e. specific, measurable, acceptable, real, and top

The answer is A

Explanation:

SMART are five steps in setting a business goal, S means specific, M means measurable A means Attainable / Achievement, R means Realistic/ Result Oriented, T means Time based

Specific : A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than general goal.great goal are well focused. In order to set a specific goal, the following questions must be answered such as who is involved? , what do I want to accomplish? What are the requirements needed to achieve the goal? What are the purpose of accomplishing the goal?

Measurable : This established the basis for measuring the level of progress towards the accomplishment of the goal.when a goal is measured, it enables the goal setter to stay on track to reach the target goal.it spurs the goal setter to continue the effort required to accomplish the goal. In measuring a goal questions such as how much? how many? how will I know when it is accomplished? must be answered.

Attainable : When a business goal is identified, it is important to begin to figure out ways to achieve the goal. The goal setter has to develop the attributes, abilities, skills,and the financial capacity to reach the goal. The goal can be attainable, when the goal setter plan the step wisely and also established a framework that allows the carrying out of the steps so outlined.

Realistic / Result Oriented : The business goal can be realistic or result oriented, when such a goal represents objective ahead which the goal setter are both willing and able to work towards. A goal can be both high and realistic, the goal setter is the one to decide just how high the goal is to know the substantial progress that had been made.

Time based: A goal should be within a specified time frame within which when such a goal is expected to have been accomplished.

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