Goal setting is a valuable tool for improving your own performance and managing that of your subordinates. One approach to goal setting is to ensure that your goals match your specific situation. This exercise is important because the contingency approach to defining performance and setting goals can increase your performance as a worker and your effectiveness as a manager. The goal of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your knowledge of the various types of goals and when they are appropriate First, read the statements contained in the three categories of goal characteristics. Then, click and drag each goal type to the correct category. Finally , hover over the name of each employee for a description of the goal type in action. Click and drag each name to match the goal type it best exemplifies. Goal Types Goal Characteristics Objective Goals Behavioral Goals Best for dynamic jobs with measurable nearer- torm Simya SMART goals. Measure things that matter, not just anything that can be measured. Best in situations with clear and measurable outcomes Most relevant for situations related to knowledge work Can be used in most jobs or work situations Task or Project Goals Goal Type: Examples Example: Juan Yoko Elle Reset