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targetitis

/ ˌtɑːɡɪtˈaɪtɪs /

noun

  1. humorous.
    the setting of more targets than is strictly necessary for the effective functioning of an organization, esp when it leads to an increase in bureaucracy

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Word History and Origins

Origin of targetitis1

C20: target + -itis (sense 2)

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