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

Question $5$ options:

$1)$

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

$2)$

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

$3)$

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

$4)$

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

$5)$

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