A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envision, plan and commit to achieve.[1] People endeavour to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines.

A poster at United Nations Headquarters showing Millennium Development Goals A goal is roughly similar to a purpose or aim, the anticipated result which guides reaction, or an end, which is an object, either a physical object or an abstract object, that has intrinsic value.

Goal setting
Goal characteristics
Personal goals
Self-concordance model
Goal management in organizations
Goal displacement
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