What are goals?

• A. Vision statements.
• B. Values.
• C. Targets and plans to guide daily activities.
• D. Mission statements.

Answer: (C)

Goals are concrete, time-bound targets paired with the specific actions and resources planned to reach them, and they steer daily activities. In maintenance reliability, this means turning broad aims into measurable outcomes and a practical roadmap for everyday work. For example, a goal might be to increase equipment availability by 10% within six months, supported by a plan to implement a proactive preventive maintenance program, add predictive checks, track key metrics like MTBF and MTTR, train technicians, and schedule regular audits. This makes progress trackable and ensures daily tasks align with the desired result.

Vision statements describe long-term, aspirational states we want to reach in the future, not the concrete steps taken today. Mission statements define the organization’s purpose and what it does to deliver value. Values are the beliefs that guide behavior. These elements set direction or principles, but they don’t specify the actionable targets and daily plans that drive execution.