Question

multiple choice
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what is the purpose of setting specific, measurable, and time - bound goals?
a to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments
b to ignore the need for regular review and evaluation
c to create a rigid, unchanging plan for your business
d to limit the scope of your entrepreneurial vision

Explanation:

Specific, measurable, and time - bound goals (SMART goals) are designed to allow for tracking progress. By having clear metrics and a time frame, one can monitor how well they are doing. If progress is not as expected, necessary adjustments can be made. Ignoring regular review (Option B) is the opposite of what SMART goals are for. Creating a rigid, unchanging plan (Option C) is incorrect as SMART goals can be adjusted. Limiting the scope of vision (Option D) is also not the purpose; rather, they help in focusing efforts towards achieving something within a defined framework.

Answer:

A. to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments