The detail of an Action Item is an Action Plan. Action Items break strategies into manageable parts for coordinated implementation of goals and objectives. IR Goals generally support the ends toward which agencies direct their efforts. A goal addresses issues by stating policy intention. They are both qualitative and quantifiable, but not quantified.
Goals stretch and challenge the agency, but they are realistic and achievable.
IR Objectives are clear targets for specific action. More detailed than goals, objectives have shorter time frames and indicate quantity. An objective is achievable, measurable, and sets direction for strategies. A single goal may be subdivided into multiple objectives. IR Strategies are methods to achieve goals and objectives.