Question

difference between objective and method

Answer 1

Objectives
- Objectives are end results of an organisation.
-Objectives describe what is to be done.
-Objectives are generally framed by top level management.
-Example :fixation of production target


Method
-Method is a formal way of doing different jobs.
-Methods are flexible
-Method improve standardisation and quality and quantity.
-Example ;straight line method of depreciation.

Answer 2

Objectives are end results of an organisation whereas methods are formalized way of doing routine and repeatative jobs.

Objectives describe what is to be done whereas methods help for standardisation and coordination of activities.

Objectives are pre-planned and are end points of planning and are generally formed by top level managers only whereas method are specified but flexible.