Who usually establishes most of the unit's goals?

• A. Upper-level management
• B. Animal facility manager
• C. Animal facility staff
• D. The Human Resources department

Answer: (A)

Unit goals come from the top levels of leadership who set strategic direction and allocate resources. Upper-level management has the authority to define the long-range aims for the unit, align them with the institution’s mission, and approve the budget and policies needed to achieve them. The animal facility manager translates those goals into operable plans, schedules, and procedures, and the staff carry out the day-to-day work while providing practical input. The Human Resources department focuses on staffing and policy compliance, not on establishing the unit’s goals. So, the goals are best established by upper-level management.