The Acknowledge verb is used to acknowledge the application receipt of a Process request. This function conveys the result of the original request. An example of this is Acknowledge PO, where a Process PO has been issued and the corresponding business application acknowledges the receipt of the PO and responds with an acceptance or a counter offer.

Supports the specification of objectives, groups of objectives, and related metrics and metadata. Used in integration of such systems as compensation management, business performance management, employee performance management, and project management systems. See detailed documentation of ObjectivesPlan components.