| No. |
Basis for comparison |
Goal |
Objective |
1 |
Definition |
Is a long-term purpose that a person or organization strives to achieve |
The exact actions and steps a person or organization needs to take to reach its goals |
| 2 |
What is it? |
End result |
A means to an end |
| 3 |
Basis |
Ideas |
Facts |
| 4 |
Plan |
Broader in scope |
Narrow in scope |
| 5 |
Size |
Larger in size, the whole |
Small chunks, part of the whole |
| 6 |
Time frame |
Long term |
Medium to short term |
| 7 |
Measurement |
Difficult comparatively; goals are usually intangible and may not be strictly measurable |
Easy; it must be measurable and tangible |
| 8 |
Action |
Generic |
Specific action and measurable steps |
| 9 |
Example |
Increase the customer base |
Acquire 20% more customers from each country in the next three months |