Unit 2 discussion

Running Head : Organizational Information

Organizational Information

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Goal setting is one important aspect of organizational governance and management . It involves the process of setting the functions and roles of the organization , as well as formulating general and specific goals and objectives that the organization should accomplish . Goal setting is central to the management of an organization because it provides guidance and direction . Once discernible and attainable goals and objectives are set , it lessens confusion and assists in propelling the organization towards its realization of organizational goals and

br objectives . Moreover , goal setting aids in the identification of potential setbacks and delays in to allow ample time for preparation and resolution planning . To further realize its importance goal setting , as it is applied to existing organizations such as Greenpeace International , shall be discussed in the following paragraphs (The Leadership Handout Series , 2008

Greenpeace International is a self-governing organization which aims to promote the preservation of the world 's natural resources and the rehabilitation and protection of devastated ecological zones around the globe . Another objective of the Greenpeace International is to act in to modify or transform the conduct and behavior , as well as way of thinking of individuals to promote peace and environmental causes worldwide . Greenpeace International has cited six ways in to attain their objectives (1 ) promote changes in use of energy (2 protecting bodies of water around the world and counter human acts which result to water pollution and endangerment of marine life (3 safeguarding and forests and plants , as well as animals in to maintain the production of sources that mankind gains from it (4 advocating for global peace and solidarity (5 ) limiting and reducing the use of toxic chemicals that harm the environment , and (6 ) promoting responsible , safe , and legitimate farming and agriculture (Greenpeace International , 2008

Abovementioned are the primary concerns of Greenpeace International to function as an organization and be productive in accomplishing its goals and objectives for human and environmental causes . Another significance of goal setting for this wide-ranging organization is to govern and direct local and regional offices located at different countries . After laying out clear goals and objectives , these valuable pieces of information are disseminated to various local and regional offices around the world . The process of disseminating functions , roles , goals and objectives helps in leading remote offices to act and operate according to set plans . The central international office of Greenpeace International will be also be able to determine problems and hardships in far-flung offices by goal setting . Bureaucratic organization as well as resources will also be identified in to provide ease and straightforwardness in handling problems all over the world and provide prompt resolutions

Greenpeace Australia Pacific has even referred to different processes and approaches in goal setting in its website . For the regional organization branch of Greenpeace International , goal setting is primarily a tool for problem resolution . Goal setting is important in to build the framework of an action plan that would be...