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Which one of the following approaches to objective$-$setting should definitely be avoided?

Setting objectives for each of the organization's separate businesses, product lines, functional departments, and individual work units

Setting objectives that are specific, quantifiable or measurable, challenging, and contain a deadline for achievement Setting targets that carry no adverse consequences for organizational members if actual performance falls short of targeted performance

Setting objectives relating to both financial performance and strategic performance

Setting both short$-$term and long$-$term objectives

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