Work in every profession, both in university or a larger organization will have to work as a team or as an individual work will need to be targeted. In order to do that is to go in the same direction.The purpose is to define the objectives, it is depends on the needs of each.
Therefore, we can separate the set target, according to the purpose and duration of the work. Goals tend to be long on direction, and short on specific tactics. For example, you can set a goal of losing 30 pounds without having a specific plan as to how to do it. You have defined the destination you want to arrive at, and tactics can be developed as you move forward.