Which term describes a goal that is SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound?

• A. SMART goal
• B. Social needs
• C. Sender
• D. Separation checklist

Answer: (A)

A goal that has Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound criteria is called a SMART goal. This naming reflects the five attributes that make goals clear and doable: Specific clarifies exactly what needs to be done; Measurable provides a way to track progress; Achievable ensures the goal is realistic with available resources; Relevant ties the goal to broader objectives; and Time-bound sets a concrete deadline. In hospitality management, framing objectives as SMART helps teams know what to achieve, how to measure success, and by when. Other terms don’t describe goals: social needs refer to psychological needs, a sender is a role in communication, and a separation checklist is a procedural list—none define a goal with these five attributes.