Purpose vs. Objective

[K1ngk0ng]

Dear respected teachers,

Could anyone tell me what difference is between the two nouns? Especially in the following context:

Before you can effectively manage a project, there needs to be a shared understanding of that project - its purpose, objectives, scope, sponsorship, funding and mandate.

For me they are understood the same but they seem to be different as in the above context.

Thank you very much in advance,

KK

[Alan]

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Hi KK,

I think the difference is in the preciseness of the two words. Let me explain. 'Purpose' gives a general sense of intention and reason for doing something but it is fundamentally not precisely focused and could result in failure. 'Objective' on the other hand is much more directed towards a precise goal.

Alan
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[K1ngk0ng]

Thanks Alan! I've got the idea.

By the way, could you please tell me if there is a rule/principle to make up the following noun phrase? I've no idea of how to form them and which one is correct, please?

1- Hotel California vs. California Hotel?
2- Someone's name hotel vs. Hotel someone's name? e.g: Amely Hotel or Hotel Amely?

Which of them is correct, please?

Many thanks

[Blue_Snow]

I often see the first expressions. That means the proper noun is placed after common noun.

[Alan]

Hi Kingkong,

I think both are quite common.

Alan
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