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Academic Journal of Current Practice In Business and Management
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025): January-February
Original Articles

STRATEGIC GOAL SETTING:(INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF SMART GOALS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE

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  • Nwabuatu, Emmanuel Nnajiubah. Ph. D
Nwabuatu, Emmanuel Nnajiubah. Ph. D
Department of Entrepreneurship, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Rivers State, Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14921716

Published 2025-02-25

Keywords

  • SMART Goals,
  • Organizational Performance,
  • Employee Satisfaction,
  • Goal Clarity,
  • Performance Metrics

How to Cite

Nwabuatu, E. N. (2025). STRATEGIC GOAL SETTING:(INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF SMART GOALS ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE. Academic Journal of Current Practice In Business and Management , 10(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14921716

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Abstract

This study examines the impact of SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals on organizational performance in medium and large-scale organizations in Anambra State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive research design and a mixed-method approach, data was collected from 300 respondents across various sectors. Findings reveal that SMART goals enhance employee satisfaction, organizational clarity, and communication, with the "Specific" and "Measurable" components demonstrating the most significant positive impacts. Statistical analysis shows a strong correlation between SMART goals and performance metrics such as efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Barriers to SMART goal implementation were also identified, with the lack of training emerging as a key challenge. The study highlights the importance of structured goal-setting practices in fostering organizational effectiveness and recommends capacity-building initiatives, leadership support, and a focus on measurable and specific goals to optimize performance.

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