Difference Between Goal And Objective

Difference Between Goal And Objective

The main dissimilarities or difference between goal and objective can be described as follows:

1. Introduction

Goal: Aim or intention to obtain something in the future

Objective: A specific target or goal someone seeks to achieve in a certain period of time

2. Type Of Plan

Goal: It is a tactical plan

Objective: It is a strategic plan

3. Nature

Goal: It is vague in nature

Objective: It is specific in nature

4. Based On

Goal: It is based on thoughts and ideas

Objective: It is based on reality and facts

5. Scope

Goal: Broader Scope

Objective: Limited scope

6. Time Period

Goal: Goals are set for long period of time

Objective: Objectives are obtained in shorter period of time

7. Measurement

Goal: There is not any specific method to measure goals

Objective: It is possible to measure objectives

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8. Realistic Or Not

Goal: It may be or may not be realistic

Objective: It is realistic and attainable

9. Example

Goal: Michael wants to be the best basketball player in the college. It is Michael's goal.

Objective: A company will sell 40,000 units of products in the coming year. It is company's objective.

Goal Vs Objective (Comparison Chart)

Basis For Difference	Goal	Objective
Introduction	Intention to obtain or gain something in the future	Desired target someone seeks to achieve
Plan Type	Tactical	Strategic
Nature	Vague	Specific
Based On	Thought and ideas	Reality and facts
Scope	Broader	Limited
Time Period	Long	Short
Measurement	Not possible	Possible
Realistic	My or may not be	Always realistic
Example	A boy wants to be a best football player in the college	A company will sell 40,000 units of products in next year.

I hope this post is helpful to understand the difference between goal and objective and to make comparison between them.