target increase (n)~ The increase of a variable compensation award that is calculated by the plan before company or individual performance is taken into account. The target increase represents the award that an employee will receive if all targets are reached. Target List (PN)~ A SmartArt graphic layout used to show interrelated or overlapping information. Each of the first seven lines of Level 1 text appears in the rectangular shape. Unused text does not appear but remains available if you switch layouts. Works well with both Level 1 and Level 2 text.