tactical objective

tactical objective definition - business

tactical objective

An intermediate goal that is part of a comprehensive strategy of achieving a given result. For example, a company wishes to increase its return on assets (net income divided by total assets) from a current 12% to 15%. A tactical objective in reaching this goal might include reducing energy consumption by 10%.

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