BNET Business Dictionary
Business Definition for: Objective
- an end toward which effort is directed and on which resources are focused, usually to achieve an organization's strategy. There is endless discussion on whether objective, goal, target, and aim are the same. In general usage, the terms are often interchangeable, so it is important that, if an organization has a particular meaning for one of these terms, it must define it in its documentation. Sometimes an objective is seen as the desired final end result, while a goal is a smaller step on the road to it. Objective setting is given a practical application in management by objectives.
Wiktionary Definition for: Objective
- Of or relating to a material object, actual existence or reality.
- Not influenced by the emotions or prejudices.
- Based on observed facts.
- grammar Of, or relating to a noun or pronoun used as the object of a verb.
- A material object that physically exists.
- A goal that is striven for.
- grammar The objective case; a noun or pronoun in that case.
- The lens or lenses of a microscope closest to the object being examined.
Additional Resources
- KILL BW1331, -NH-OBJECTIVE-COMM- and KILL BW1448, -CQN-NH-OBJECTIVE-COMM-
- Please KILL BW1331, (NH-OBJECTIVE-COMM)OCOM Objective Communications, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results, which ran on Business Wire at 1:12pm ET on 03/31/1999. Also KILL the CORRECTION, BW1448, (CQN-NH-OBJECTIVE-COMM)OCOM Correcting Table Headers in Objective Communications, Inc. Release, BW1331, which ran on Business Wire at 4:49pm ET on...
- Research articles 1999-03-31
- Closing Rule #2: Set an Objective.
- Myth: Every sale has a single, all-important point where the deal closes. Truth: Some extremely simple sales processes have a defined close point, but complex sales processes (i.e. almost all B2B sales) have a series of points where the prospect makes a decision, even if it's just...
- Blog posts 2007-10-09
- Sample Resume Objective
- When creating a resume, one of the most important aspects is the resume objective. Employers get hundreds of resumes whenever they place an add for a job and unless you put down your employment objective in your resume, the document that you worked so hard to produce may end up...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Resume Objective Examples: Writing A Clear Resume Objective Helps Get The Interview
- Writing an effective resume can be challenging for most job seekers. Including key words, stating your accomplishments and outlining your job history are just a few key elements to include. Another important element to add to your resume is an objective. The objective section should be descriptive and stand out....
- White papers 2005-03-08
- Learn How To Write A Successful Resume Objective
- The resume objective is the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between "Keep reading" and "Toss it" in the minds of hiring managers, so it's worth your time and attention!...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Objective Corporation appoints Business Development Manager for Scotland and North England; Bob Donaldson appointed to further expand on successful growth in the region.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-14 September 2005-Objective Corporation: Objective Corporation appoints Business Development Manager for Scotland and North England; Bob Donaldson appointed to further expand on successful growth in the regionC1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:14092005 Objective Corporation, a leading provider of Enterprise Content ...
- Research articles 2005-09-14
- Microscope objective NanoScanners.(Polytec PI Inc.)(Brief Article)
- Microscope Objective Polytec PI Auburn, MA www.polytecpi.com Polytec PI completes it PIFOC [R] family of high resolution, objective NanoScanners from PI. P-722/P-723 PIFOC [R] Microscope Objective NanoPositioners can be mounted on almost any microscope. The units are screwed between thr turret and the objective,...
- Research articles 2001-11-01
- Writing A Bullseye Resume Begins With A Targeted Resume Objective!
- Once you have a great resume objective written, the rest of your resume must provide the supporting evidence for your skills to meet the resume objective. List the most important evidence first. Use the resume objective to demonstrate value to the employer and be bold about where you want to...
- White papers 2007-05-04
- Does Your Resume Need An Objective Statement?
- An objective statement is a short paragraph in which you briefly state your career goals and the benefits you can bring to a company. Busy hiring managers will often overlook any resume that does not clearly demonstrate your career goals - therefore a well-written objective statement can be a great...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Resume Dilemma: No Defined Objective
- You need a job but aren't sure of your career direction right now, or maybe this tough job market has left you willing to consider just about any position. Remember that while it's great to have an open mind regarding your objective, an unclear objective can pose a problem when...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Add An Effective Objective To Your Resume
- A missing or lame Objective section can get your resume tossed in the trash in a matter of seconds. There are quite simply too many better resumes out there to bother with yours. Yet most job seekers do a poor job with the objective. This paper explains the basics: toward...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Objective Interface Introduces Advanced Automotive Middleware Solution for Green Hills' Infotainment Platform
- SAE 2005 WORLD CONGRESS -- Objective Interface Systems, Inc., the leading provider of real-time, embedded and high-performance middleware communications solutions, today announced the availability of its advanced automotive communications products for Green Hills Software's Infotainment Reference Platform. Objective Interface's automotive communications products are used as the infrastructure of many land-,...
- Research articles 2005-04-12
- Automating Keyphrase Extraction With Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithms
- This white paper proposes an automated key phrase extraction algorithm using a non dominated sorting multi-objective genetic algorithm. The "clumping" property of key phrases is used to judge the appropriateness of a phrase and is quantified by a condensation clustering measure proposed by Bookstein. The objective is to find the...
- White papers 2003-12-08
- A Multi-Objective Approach to Simultaneous Strategic and Operational Planning in Supply Chain Design
- In this research, an integrated multi-objective supply chain SC model is developed for use in simultaneous strategic and operational SC planning. Multiobjective decision analysis is adopted to allow use of a performance measurement system that includes cost, customer service levels fill rates, and flexibility. This model incorporates production, delivery, and...
- White papers 2001-12-17
- Supply Chain Optimization Using Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms
- In the work presented in this paper, multi-objective evolutionary algorithms are used to model and solve a three stage supply chain problem for Pareto Optimality. Typically all supply chain problems are characterized by decisions that are conflicting by nature. Modeling these problems using multiple objectives gives the decision maker a...
- White papers 2004-04-29
- Forecasting Shareholder Value: The Missing Objective In Balanced Scorecards
- Most for-profit corporations structure their strategy maps with a "Long-term shareholder value" objective at the top. Balanced ScoreCard BSC designs then feature, typically, 15-25 related metrics. Individual metrics are any of: performance measure, value driver, and/or performance predictor. A few rare BSC implementations report historical shareholder return. All BSCs found...
- White papers 2006-04-14
- Unisys Corporation Awards $1 Million Sales Order to Objective Communications for Its Vidphone System
- MCLEAN, VA. and PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--BUSINESS WIRE--Nov. 30, 1998--UnisysR (NYSE: UIS) Corporation, a leading provider of solutions, services and technology products for the Federal market, and Objective CommunicationsR, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCOM), a leading provider of real-time video communications solutions, announced today that Unisys has awarded Objective Communications a $1 million sales...
- Research articles 1998-11-30
- JP Morgan raises objective price for Televisa ADR.
- MEXICO CITY, Aug 26, 2004 (Notimex/Corporate Mexico by Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX) -- JP Morgan has raised its objective price for Mexico's top broadcaster Televisa's American Depositary Receipts ADR from US$51 to US$60 for this year and MEXICO CITY, Aug 26, 2004 (Notimex/Corporate Mexico...
- Research articles 2004-08-27
- LOCKHEED MARTIN AWARDED CONTRACT FOR OBJECTIVE SYSTEM.
- According to the DoD., Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $2,110,886,703 cost-plus- incentive-fee-and-award-fee contract for the Mobile User Objective System MUOS. MUOS is the next generation narrowband militaryAccording to the DoD., Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., is being awarded a $2,110,886,703 cost-plus- incentive-fee-and-award-fee...
- Research articles 2004-09-27
- Agilent Technologies to buy Objective Systems Integrators Inc. for 9.91 times revenue
- The Deal: Agilent Technologies Inc. has agreed to purchase Objective Systems Integrators Inc. for $665 million. The transaction is an attempt by Agilent to enhance its software offerings for communications providers. After the news of the acquisition was announced, shares of Agilent slipped 44 cents to $50.50, while Objective Systems...
- Research articles 2000-12-11
