Tarkoitushakuisen

Tarkoitushakuisen is a Finnish adjective form meaning goal‑oriented or purpose‑seeking. It is derived from the noun tarkoitus (purpose) and conveys an emphasis on reaching predefined ends. The base form tarkoitushakuinen describes a person, plan, or approach that prioritizes the desired outcome.

In usage, tarkoitushakuisen describes behavior or methods that are guided by a specific goal. It is commonly applied in discussions of management, strategy, education, or psychology to indicate a pragmatic, results‑driven stance. The term can carry neutral, positive, or negative connotations depending on context: it may reflect efficiency and clarity, but it can also imply instrumental or ethically flexible choices if ends are pursued at the expense of process or principles.

The inflected form tarkoitushakuisen appears in contexts requiring the genitive singular, such as relating the possession or attributes of a goal‑oriented subject (for example, “tarkoitushakuisen henkilön suunnitelmat”). The related noun tarkoitushakuisuus refers to the quality or tendency of being goal‑oriented.

Examples: Hän on tarkoitushakuisen johtamisen kannalla, keskittäen resursseja tärkeimpiin tavoitteisiin. Liiallinen tarkoitushakuisuus voi johtaa eettisten rajojen unohtamiseen tai lyhytnäköisiin ratkaisuisiin.

See also: teleology, utilitarianism, instrumental reasoning, goal setting.