Question

question 3 of 10
what does the acronym \smart\ stand for?
a. solvable, measurable, ambitious, reliable, and timed
b. specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic, and timed
c. specific, meaningful, achievable, realistic, and timed
d. specific, meaningful, achievable, realistic, and tangible

Explanation:

The SMART acronym in management (a sub - field of Business) typically stands for Specific, Measurable, Agreed Upon (or Achievable in some versions, but the original by George T. Doran has Agreed Upon), Realistic, and Timed. Option B matches this standard definition. Option A has incorrect terms (Solvable, Ambitious, Reliable). Option C has 'Meaningful' instead of the more standard terms. Option D has 'Tangible' which is not part of the SMART criteria.

Answer:

B. Specific, Measurable, Agreed Upon, Realistic, and Timed