målressurs

Målressurs refers to resources that are allocated with the explicit purpose of achieving a defined objective. The term comes from the Norwegian mål meaning "goal" and ressur(s) meaning "resource." In practice, a målressurs is not simply the total capacity of an organization, but the portion of resources designated to reach a particular target, and may include money, personnel, equipment, time, and information.

In public administration and business planning, målressurs is used to describe the process of aligning inputs with strategic objectives. It supports outcome-oriented budgeting and performance management by tying resource allocation to measurable goals. The concept is closely related to resource allocation, project management, budgeting, and performance measurement. In frameworks such as OKR (Objectives and Key Results), goals are paired with allocated resources to drive results.

Usage examples: A school district may set målressurser for improving literacy by allocating additional teachers and materials to targeted programs. A product team may receive målressurser to meet a scheduled product launch, with funding earmarked specifically for development and QA.

Challenges include determining the appropriate level of resources for each goal, avoiding misallocation, and adapting allocations in response to changing conditions. The term's exact definition and scope can vary by country, institution, and field.

See also: Resource allocation; Project management; OKR; Performance management; Budgeting.