Where objectives are unclear, the ball can easily get dropped, and it will be hard to determine whose performance is lacking. Few things can be more demoralizing to a conscientious employee than being given an assignment without the means necessary to carry it out. By providing the means you will be helping to ensure the accomplishing of objectives. These are indicators that tell you whether the person did or did not perform as expected. Objectives should be realistic and attainable but also should represent a significant challenge.
Appropriate authority is necessary.
An objective to determine specific classroom safety and health training needs, locate or develop the training, and notify managers of its availability is within the bounds of the safety director s authority and, therefore, is achievable. Appropriate training is necessary. The supervisor also may need training in and access to appropriate hazard correction technology. Adequate resources must be available. That objective will be unattainable without an adequate budget for replacement parts and capital improvements.