Question

Which of the following can be considered as material goals?

• A. A start-up's goal to raise seed money.
• B. The government initatives to reduce food scarcity.
• C. Generation of profit for a business.
• D. Providing a clean environment to every citizen.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Generation of profit for a business.

Material goals or tangible goals are goals which can be seen, quantified and are monetary in nature. These goals are usually based around income like a start-up'g goal to raise capital, increase in GDP etc. Where as non-material or intangible goals cannot be monetised.