across-the-board assignment
[əˈkrɔːs ðə ˈbɔːrd əˈsaɪnmənt]
nounpl: across-the-board assignments
atribuição universal; designação abrangente; alocação geral
1. An assignment that applies uniformly to all members of a group, department, or organization without exception or differentiation
The company implemented an across-the-board assignment of new security protocols to all employees.
A empresa implementou uma atribuição universal de novos protocolos de segurança para todos os funcionários.
2. A distribution or allocation of resources, responsibilities, or tasks that affects everyone equally
The across-the-board assignment of budget cuts impacted every department.
A designação abrangente de cortes orçamentários afetou todos os departamentos.
3. In legal or business contexts, a blanket assignment that covers all items, categories, or individuals in a comprehensive manner
The across-the-board assignment of intellectual property rights simplified the contract negotiations.
A alocação geral dos direitos de propriedade intelectual simplificou as negociações contratuais.
This term is widely used in American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in HR, finance, and legal departments. In the USA, 'across-the-board' decisions are often implemented to ensure fairness and consistency, while in Brazil, such assignments may be used to streamline processes in larger organizations. The phrase reflects a preference for uniform policies in hierarchical corporate structures on both sides of the Atlantic.
NYC Slang
blanket deal; across-the-board thing
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