What is the purpose of the Goal Alignment Summary report?

• A. To view the alignment of individual goals to the organization's goal at a glance
• B. To compute payroll
• C. To track attendance
• D. To manage compensation

Answer: (A)

Goal Alignment Summary reports give a quick, at-a-glance view of how individual goals tie to the organization’s strategic goals. This snapshot lets managers and HR see whether daily objectives and individual contributions are cascading from top priorities, helping to spot gaps or misalignments before they become problems. It supports strategic execution by showing the big picture of alignment across teams, so you can focus on where to adjust goals or priorities.

This isn’t about payroll, attendance, or compensation—those areas are handled by other HR functions. The summary specifically concentrates on the alignment of goals to the organization’s goals, providing a concise overview rather than operational data like payroll calculations, attendance records, or compensation details. For deeper insight, you can drill into specific goals, but the summary’s value is in the broad alignment view.