KRA

Business & Finance abbreviation · Management & Strategy

KRA
Stands forKey result area
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

KRA stands for Key result area, a management & strategy abbreviation.

Broad area of responsibility in which a job holder or team is expected to deliver results, such as revenue growth, customer satisfaction or compliance. KRAs define what a role is accountable for, and KPIs are then set within each area to measure performance.

Example: Her three KRAs as branch manager are deposit growth, audit compliance and staff development.

Usage notes

Particularly common in performance appraisal systems in India, South Africa and the Middle East. A job description might list four to six KRAs, each weighted for the annual review. KRA should not be confused with KRI (key risk indicator), a risk-management measure.

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