ad-hoc process
[/æd ˈhɒk ˈprɒsɛs/]
nounpl: ad-hoc processes
processo ad hoc
1. A procedure or method created for a specific purpose or immediate need, without prior planning or standardization
The company implemented an ad-hoc process to handle the sudden increase in customer complaints.
A empresa implementou um processo ad hoc para lidar com o aumento repentino de reclamações de clientes.
2. A temporary or improvised solution designed to address a particular situation rather than a long-term, systematic approach
The team developed an ad-hoc process to expedite the approval of urgent requests.
A equipe desenvolveu um processo ad hoc para acelerar a aprovação de solicitações urgentes.
3. In business and IT, a non-standardized workflow or procedure that is created on-demand for specific circumstances
Due to the pandemic, many organizations relied on ad-hoc processes instead of their formal procedures.
Devido à pandemia, muitas organizações confiaram em processos ad hoc em vez de seus procedimentos formais.
The term 'ad hoc' has become increasingly common in Brazilian and American business culture, particularly in corporate environments, IT departments, and project management. While often used pragmatically in fast-paced settings, it is sometimes viewed negatively as indicating a lack of proper planning or standardization. In contrast, Portugal tends to prefer more traditional terminology like 'procedimento específico.' The rise of agile methodologies has somewhat legitimized ad-hoc processes in modern organizational contexts.
NYC Slang
quick fix, on-the-fly solution, seat-of-your-pants approach
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