1. A goal or objective that contradicts another goal or is self-contradictory, making it difficult or impossible to achieve simultaneously
The company had inconsistent goals of maximizing profits while minimizing costs without affecting quality.
A empresa tinha objetivos inconsistentes de maximizar lucros enquanto minimizava custos sem afetar a qualidade.
2. A target that changes or conflicts with previously stated aims, causing confusion in strategy or execution
The team struggled because their manager kept setting inconsistent goals from week to week.
O time enfrentou dificuldades porque o gerente continuava estabelecendo objetivos inconsistentes semana após semana.