Question

Harrison is self-employed. He sells advertising specialty items like calendars, pens, etc., imprinted with the name and advertising message of local businesses who give the items to customers and prospects. He has set for himself a goal of earning $180,000 in sales for this year. Harrison's revenue goal is an example of a(n) _____ goal.

Answer 1

Answer: Performance goals

Explanation: In simple words, performance goals refers to the short term objective that are set by someone for himself or by others, to perform a standard amount of work at a given time period in his or her current job or position in which the individual is working.

It can be seen as the expectations for performance of the work to be done in relation to quality or volume. These standards are based on various factors such as past performances, future trends and image or qualities of the individuals who is going to perform the duties.

Hence the goal of Harrison to make a certain amount of profit at a specified time period is an example of performance goals.