Behavioral objectives are components of problem-solving and evaluation systems, and of decision-making strategies. Sound objectives meet the criteria of being formulated by those expected to achieve them, are explicit and forward-looking, are consistent with other goals within the organization, are set within the context of a particular organization, and carry built-in evaluations. In order for any objective to be considered as measurable it must have the minimum components of actor, performance, time, condition, and criteria, clearly defined. (Author/MLF)