adaptable norm
[ə-ˈdap-tə-bəl ˈnȯrm]
noun phrasepl: adaptable norms
norma adaptável
1. A standard, rule, or principle that can be modified or adjusted to suit different circumstances, contexts, or requirements
The company implemented an adaptable norm for remote work that could be customized by each department.
A empresa implementou uma norma adaptável para trabalho remoto que poderia ser personalizada por cada departamento.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a flexible standard that allows for variation while maintaining core principles
The new environmental guidelines established an adaptable norm for carbon emissions across different industries.
As novas diretrizes ambientais estabeleceram uma norma adaptável para emissões de carbono entre diferentes indústrias.
3. A social or behavioral standard that can evolve or change based on cultural, temporal, or situational factors
Gender roles represent an adaptable norm that has shifted significantly over the past century.
Papéis de gênero representam uma norma adaptável que mudou significativamente ao longo do século passado.
The concept of 'adaptable norm' reflects modern organizational and legal thinking in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly in workplace policies, environmental regulations, and social expectations. In Brazil, this concept is increasingly relevant in discussions about flexible work arrangements (trabalho flexível) and regulatory compliance. In the USA, it's commonly discussed in corporate governance and regulatory frameworks.
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