Which concept has three parts: what is going to happen, when will it happen, and how will it happen?

• A. Goal
• B. Plan
• C. Strategy
• D. Objective

Answer: (A)

Setting a goal involves naming the outcome you want, when you want it to happen, and how you’ll get there. The three parts—what will happen (the desired result), when it will happen (the deadline), and how it will happen (the actions or plan)—all come together to define a goal. This makes a goal the best fit for the description. A plan focuses on the steps to take, but not necessarily the final result or a specific timeframe. A strategy is the broad approach or method you’ll use, rather than concrete outcomes and deadlines. An objective is closely related to a goal but can be framed as a target without detailing the exact method to achieve it. For example, “I will secure an internship in three months by updating my resume, applying to five opportunities each week, and practicing interviews” clearly includes what will happen, when, and how.