Final answer:
The statement is false; a goal is a broad statement of intention and becomes actionable when defined with SMART criteria into an Action Plan, which includes details like resource allocations and a schedule.
Step-by-step explanation:
A goal is often mistaken as a detailed plan with resource allocations and a schedule, but this is incorrect. The statement that a goal is defined as a blueprint specifying the resource allocations, schedule, and other actions necessary for accomplishing said task is false. Instead, a goal is typically a broad statement of intention, which can be abstract or general, such as 'Improve access to clean water for students in Flint, Michigan.' To make a goal actionable, it should be turned into a SMART goal, which is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Once the SMART criteria are satisfied, you can create an Action Plan, listing each step towards meeting your goal. This Action Plan will include resource allocations, schedules, and other actions - but it is the plan, not the goal itself, that contains these details.
For example, the goal of 'making more sales' is not specific enough. By reforming it to be SMART, you could say, 'Increase sales by 10% in the next quarter', which is much more detailed and actionable. It specifies the amount (Measurable) of increase sought and provides a deadline (Time-bound), but it does not in itself allocate resources or set a schedule.