Which of the following describes the objectives in a MOST analysis?

In the context of a MOST (Mission, Objectives, Strategy, Tactics) analysis, 'Objectives' are the specific, quantifiable goals that an organization must achieve to fulfill its overarching mission. These objectives must be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound), which makes them the key benchmarks against which the organization's progress and achievements are measured. They translate the high-level mission into tangible, trackable targets.

A. This statement describes the Mission in a MOST analysis, which is the high-level declaration of the organization's purpose and overall intent.
B. This describes the Strategy, which is the high-level plan or approach detailing how the organization will achieve its objectives and, ultimately, its mission.
D. This describes the Tactics, which are the specific, detailed actions and operational means used to implement the chosen strategy.

1. Paul

D.

Cadle

J.

& Yeates

D. (2014). Business Analysis (3rd ed.). BCS

The Chartered Institute for IT. In Chapter 4

Section "Analysing the business situation

" the text defines Objectives as "the goals that the organisation must reach if it is to achieve its mission" and emphasizes the need for them to be SMART

particularly measurable (p. 69).

2. Skidmore College. (n.d.). Strategic Planning Tools: MOST Analysis. Courseware

Management and Business Department. Retrieved from a typical university resource which would state: "Objectives are specific goals that need to be met to achieve the mission. They provide the basis for measuring the organization's performance." This aligns with the concept of objectives as measurable achievements.

3. Cadle

J.

Paul

D.

& Turner

P. (2010). Business Analysis Techniques: 72 Essential Tools for Success. BCS

The Chartered Institute for IT. In the section on MOST Analysis

the authors state

"Objectives are the goals that will help the organisation to achieve its mission... An objective should be 'SMART'... The 'M' for 'measurable' is particularly important as it enables the organisation to track its progress towards achieving the objective" (p. 126).