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Definition of

business objective

General Management

organization's goal as basis for operational policies a goal that an organization sets for itself, for example, profitability, sales growth, or return on investment. These goals are the foundation upon which the strategic and operational policies adopted by the organization are based.

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Definitions of ’business objective’ and meaning of ’business objective’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’business objective’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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