This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health education & planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
In management, "goal" refers to 
Select and explain. 
A. Planned end point of all activity, B. Discrete activity, C. Ultimate desired state towards which objectives and resources are directed, D. Analysis of health situation
C: Ultimate desired state towards which objectives and resources are directed
Answer: C: Ultimate desired state towards which objectives and resources are directed 
Explanation: The goal is defined as the ultimate desired state towards which objectives and resources are directed.Unlike objectives and targets, goals are not constrained by time or existing resources, nor are they necessarily attainablePark 23e pg: 868