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NUMERICAL OBJECTIVE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1996-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Labour and Employment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerical goal
1, record 1, English, numerical%20goal
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- numerical objective 2, record 1, English, numerical%20objective
correct
- numerical target 3, record 1, English, numerical%20target
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Departments and agencies must endeavor to attain numerical objectives relating to designated group representation and distribution, as defined by the Treasury Board target-setting strategy. 4, record 1, English, - numerical%20goal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "numerical goal" is the preferred term in the field of employment equity. 5, record 1, English, - numerical%20goal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Travail et emploi
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- objectif quantitatif
1, record 1, French, objectif%20quantitatif
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- objectif numérique 2, record 1, French, objectif%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- cible numérique 3, record 1, French, cible%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ministères et les organismes doivent tenter d'atteindre des objectifs quantitatifs concernant la représentation et la répartition des groupes désignés, selon la stratégie du Conseil du Trésor portant sur l'établissement des objectifs. 4, record 1, French, - objectif%20quantitatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «objectif quantitatif» est le terme préféré en équité en emploi. 5, record 1, French, - objectif%20quantitatif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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