vague target
[/veɪɡ ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
nounpl: vague targets
alvo vago
1. An objective or goal that lacks clarity, specificity, or precise definition
The company's vague target for increasing sales made it difficult for the team to measure success.
O alvo vago da empresa para aumentar as vendas dificultou a capacidade da equipe de medir o sucesso.
2. A poorly defined aim or purpose that cannot be easily measured or accomplished
Working toward a vague target without clear metrics is inefficient and frustrating.
Trabalhar em direção a um alvo vago sem métricas claras é ineficiente e frustrante.
3. In military or strategic context, a target that is imprecisely identified or located
The reconnaissance team reported a vague target in the region, requiring further investigation.
A equipe de reconhecimento relatou um alvo vago na região, exigindo investigação adicional.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American business environments when discussing strategic planning, goal-setting, and project management. In corporate culture, having a 'vague target' is often criticized as a sign of poor planning. The phrase reflects modern management discourse emphasizing SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
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