Sample Categories

The following categories are suggested as example to further your understanding of learning objectives:

1. ROUTINE - Is there room for specific improvement?
2. PROBLEM SOLVING - Is there a specific problem to be solved with measurable results?
3. PERSONAL - Can human relations be improved on the job?  Problems may arise working with and for other people.
4. CREATIVE - Can it result in savings in time, cost, etc?
5. NEW ASSIGNMENTS - Can new duties provide experiences which can serve as objectives?
   

Sample Objective by Categories

ROUTINE

Example 1

What will I accomplish?
I will, by June 1st, increase my typing speed to 65 WPM with less than three errors.

How?
Through practice and weekly timed tests given by my instructor.

Measurement?
Demonstrate my skill to my supervisor by successfully completing a 5-minute test.

Example II

What will I accomplish?
By the end of the semester, I will learn to service, repair and diagnose an automobile brake system.

How?
By observing the brake technicians and assuming new tasks daily.

Measurement?
I will satisfactorily overhaul an automobile break system under observation of my supervisor.

PROBLEM-SOLVING

Example 1

What will I accomplish?
During this semester, I will analyze the reasons for record errors in the periodic inventory.

How?
I will discuss with other company employees the errors that they have found, form opinions, and give recommendations.

Measurement?
I will submit to my supervisor for evaluation a written report recommending ways to reduce shrinkage.

Example 2

What will I accomplish?

By June 1st, I will develop a more adequate routing system for air-conditioning technicians to reduce in-shop and first-call time.

How?

By structuring a drop-routing system with a detailed work order which will enable anyone to pull parts and place them in a designated area for each technician.

Measurement?

A written report including old and new routing sheets will be submitted to my supervisor indicating the reduction of in-shop time.

PERSONAL

Example 1

What will I accomplish?

By January, I will budget my duties and time to successfully meet my copy deadline without worrying and rushing.

How?

By developing a time schedule and strongly adhering to it.

Measurement?

Submitting copy by deadline and reducing tension headaches.

Example 2

What will I accomplish?

By the end of the semester, I will investigate the operations of the computer center.

How?

I will develop a flow chart tracing the operation of the computer center.

Measurement?

My supervisor will validate the accuracy of the flow chart.

CREATIVE

Example 1

What will I accomplish?

By the end of the semester, I will collaborate with fellow employees on possible morale problems and their solutions.

How?

By describing methods of controlling organizational conflicts.

Measurement?

The description will be submitted to and evaluated by my supervisor.

Example 2

What will I accomplish?

By the end of the semester, I will develop a test fixture to run life tests on a hot-gas valve fixture to verify electromechanical reliability.

How?

By examining the present techniques and the steps involved.

Measurement?

Demonstrate to my supervisor and coordinator the effectiveness of the test fixture in comparison with present methods.

NEW ASSIGNMENTS

Example 1

What will I accomplish?

I will learn, by the end of the semester, how documents from my office are processed and what costs are involved.

How?

I will write a report on the operation of the computer center.

Measurement?

Supervisor will evaluate my report.

Example 2

What will I accomplish?

I will, by September 17th, write a proposal to lease or to purchase the computer-system including a statement of need, definition of terms, justification, procedures with cost, and evaluation strategies.

How?

By comparing a minimum of two computer systems.

Measurement?

My supervisor will evaluate the report.