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Objectives need to be precise and well constructed otherwise they will be vague statements with limited benefits to the mentor and the mentee. Poor objectives will have a detrimental effect on the progress of the mentee and could also damage the relationship between the mentor and the mentee.

An objective must have these three parts to make it effective
A TASK
Something which must be achieved and where improvements can be observed
A MEASURE of performance
 Providing a way of identifying whether the target has been achieved or not
A PERIMETER
 Helps to clarify a boundary in which the objective is to be observed/undertaken

 

Identify which of these objective statements are properly constructed
Think about each one in turn and select your answer Choose Our answer
To reduce expenditure for next year
To improve the effectiveness of staff training by 10% for the administrative dept
To reduce staff turnover of new starters by 15% within the call centre at a city centre location
To improve staff morale within the dept