Which of the following is a step involved in goal-setting?

• A. Monitoring worker productivity in goal-related tasks
• B. Tracking the expenses related to the goal
• C. Deciding what resources are needed to reach the goal
• D. All of the above

Answer: (C)

Goal-setting begins by outlining what is needed to reach the objective. Deciding what resources are required—such as personnel, time, space, equipment, and funding—helps you build a feasible plan and set a realistic path to the goal. Monitoring worker productivity and tracking expenses are important for running and evaluating progress, but they come after the goal is defined to ensure you’re making progress toward the objective, not during the initial planning of what it will take to achieve it. By identifying resource needs first, you establish a practical foundation for the goal and its plan.