Effectiveness

Definition

Effectiveness in the context of management and leadership within organizations refers to achieving set goals and objectives in a timely and resource-efficient manner. It focuses on the output quality and the extent to which predetermined targets are met.

Related terms

Efficiency:

Refers to using the least amount of resources (time, money, effort) to achieve an objective, often measured in terms of input required for each unit of output.

Productivity:

The measurement of how much work (output) is produced with a given amount of resources (input) over time.

Strategic Planning:

The process of defining strategy or direction and making decisions on allocating resources to pursue this strategy, including capital and people