When trade$-$offs have to be made between achieving long$-$term and achieving short$-$term objectives,

Multiple Choice

long$-$term objectives should take precedence unless the short$-$term performance targets have unique importance.

short$-$term objectives should take precedence unless the long$-$term performance targets are not achievable.

long$-$term objectives should never take precedence until the short$-$term objective is achieved.

long$-$term objectives should never take precedence until the short$-$term objective is achieved.

short$-$term objectives should take precedence because they focus attention on delivering performance improvement.