Department Administrator Self-Service (Glossary)
Glossary of Terms found in the Goals Module
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Archive Goals: The action of transferring completed or obsolete goals into an archived state for historical reference.
Assigned By: The individual or entity responsible for allocating a specific goal to an employee, team, or department.
Assignment Type – Self (Business): A categorization indicating that an individual has assigned a goal to themselves within a business context.
Assignment Type – Resource: A classification indicating that a goal assignment involves allocating resources such as personnel, time, and materials.
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Budget Task Cost: The estimated or allocated cost associated with executing a task required to achieve a goal, usually specified within a predefined budget.
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Cascading Goals: The process of aligning and connecting objectives at different levels of an organization, ensuring that everyone's efforts contribute to the achievement of the overall organizational strategy.
Challenge Points: Points or rewards earned for overcoming challenges, obstacles, or difficulties while working towards achieving a goal.
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Dependencies: Relationships between tasks, goals, or activities that determine their sequence or influence each other's outcomes.
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Financial Year: The twelve-month period used for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and goal setting within an organization.
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Goal Name: A unique identifier or label assigned to a particular goal for easy reference and tracking.
Goal Parameters: Specific criteria, conditions, or limitations that define the scope and requirements of a goal. Goal Perspectives – Financial: A viewpoint within the Balanced Scorecard framework that focuses on financial metrics and outcomes.
Goal Perspectives – Internal Business Process: A viewpoint within the Balanced Scorecard framework that centers on improving internal processes and operations.
Goal Plan: A structured outline detailing the steps, resources, and timeline required to achieve a specific goal. Goal Points: Points accrued based on progress or achievement towards a goal, often used for tracking and recognition purposes.
Goal Results: The outcomes, achievements, or deliverables that stem from successfully completing a goal. Goal-Setting Event: A structured and focused gathering where individuals or teams define specific goals and objectives aligned with the organization’s strategy.
Goal Specification: A clear and detailed description of a goal, outlining its purpose, scope, and expected outcomes.
Goal Start and Due Date: The designated start and end dates for initiating and completing a goal. Goal Status: The current stage or condition of a goal, indicating whether it’s in progress, completed, or paused.
Goal Target Result Calculation: The method used to calculate the outcome or results of achieving a goal’s target.
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Linked Tasks and Costs: Tasks or activities associated with a goal that impact its financial aspects and are interconnected.
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Mission Points: Points earned by contributing to an organization’s mission or larger strategic goals.
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Process Goals: Goals focused on improving or optimizing specific business processes within an organization.
Progress Reports: Periodic updates or assessments detailing the advancement and status of goals. R
Reporting Requirements: The criteria and frequency for providing updates or reports on goal progress. Rewards: Incentives or recognition provided to employees for achieving or making progress toward their goals.
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SMART Goals: Goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, enhancing their clarity and effectiveness.
Strategic Plan: A comprehensive document outlining an organization's long-term goals, objectives, and methods for achieving them.
Target Inverse: A scenario where the objective is to minimize or decrease a particular value or outcome. T
Task Level: The degree of detail at which tasks are subdivided within the context of a goal. U
Update Type: The manner in which progress updates or changes are communicated, such as real-time updates or scheduled reports.
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