UNIT III- S.M.A.R.T.E.R acronym

For this unit, assume you are in the research and development division of your selected organization. The CEO has directed you to come up with a new product or service that will be delivered to the American or global consumer in the next 12 months. Using your creativity and what you have learned thus far, establish goals and a SMARTER outline by explaining each of your SMARTER characteristics for your product /service over the next year.



In your assignment, address the components listed below.



Frame your paper with a solid introduction.

Develop the body of your paper using the SMARTER acronym, and explain each area over a 12-month period. Note: You need to be creative and figure out goals and timelines with the SMARTER framework with specific details. In your explanation, include how the SMARTER acronym can be used to improve performance practices.

Provide a conclusion and recommendation summary to your CEO.

Support your paper with at least one reference. This may be your course textbook.

Your assignment must be a minimum of two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. All sources used, including the textbook, must be cited and referenced according to APA guidelines. Must be under 20% plagiarized in Safe Assign and submitted by 10:00pm EST on 10/23/18.



S.M.A.R.T.E.R acronym.

Specific: What needs to be accomplished? Are the requirements and expectations clear as to when,

where, and who is involved?

 Measureable: Goals need to be measured according to accomplishment. Measurement usually

includes quantity, time frame, or quality. Individuals establish metrics to gauge goal accomplishment.

 Achievable: Goals need to be challenging but not impossible to attain. If the goal is set too high and

not met, there can be setbacks with morale and motivation with individuals and groups. If the goal is

too low, there is no sense of achievement.

 Relevant: Goals need to apply to the employee’s job. This creates a sense of accomplishment,

reflection on what happened, why, and how to move forward.

 Time-framed: Goals need dates for completion also known as milestones. At this point, goals are

measured against the set standard where decisions are made to adjust or move forward.

 Exciting: Consider the role of passion and commitment. If employees see the goals in these two

shades, they will become more engaged in goal attainment, reward, and personal growth through

accomplishment.

 Reviewed: Closing the loop on SMARTER is feedback. Feedback is provided to improve the

employees’ engagement toward goal progress and goal fulfillment.