The Executive Committee has set the following objectives for 2009. A review of performance against these objectives will be contained in the Annual Report 2009. The aim of these objectives is to provide focus for the leadership and engagement of people at all levels in the Group.
| Objective |
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Description |
| 1. Financial targets |
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Meet 2009 financial targets and set challenging and realistic longer-term plans. |
| 2. Programme execution |
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Further enhance programme execution through schedule and cost performance. |
| 3. Business conduct |
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Progress towards a recognised leadership position on the Corporate Responsibility agenda. |
| 4. Safety |
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Drive safety performance to a level comparable with leading performers over a three-year period. |
| 5. Global initiatives |
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Make progress on the four global initiatives – Land, Security, Readiness & Sustainment, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. |
| 6. US business |
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Grow our US business including execution of planned investments. |
| 7. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
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Progress delivery of the Saudi Industrialisation Plan and further develop business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. |
| 8. UK businesses |
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Continue to implement the UK Defence Industrial Strategy including execution of our transformation and investment plans. |
| 9. Business development |
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Progress export opportunities from each of our home markets. |
| 10. Business policies and processes |
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Ensure continued quality application of our mandated business policies and processes. |