KKK 2 Flashcards
Business objectives
The stated goals a business is aiming to achieve in specified period of time.
Vision statement
A set of broad objectives that states the overall aspirations of the business in the future.
Mission statement
An objective that states a business’s purpose and the way it will aim to achieve that purpose.
What are the 7 different objectives
- To make a profit
- To increase market share
- To improve efficiency
- To improve effectiveness
- To fulfil a market
- To fulfil a social need
- To meet shareholder expectations
To make a profit
Making a profit consistently allows the business to grow and expand + Gives the employees some form of job security as they know the business is more likely to survive long term if it’s profitable.
To improve a effectiveness
Effectiveness is the extent to which a business is achieving its set objectives. Once an objective has been set, the manager will implement specific strategies to help them achieve it.
To increase market share
This is a business’s proportion of total sales in a market or an industry.