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amorphous organization

[ə-ˈmȯr-fəs ˌȯr-gə-ˈnā-shən]
nounfemininepl: amorphous organizations / organizações amorfas
organização amorfa
1. An organization lacking a clear structure, defined hierarchy, or formal procedures; characterized by fluid roles and informal decision-making processes
The startup operated as an amorphous organization with no clear chain of command.
A startup funcionava como uma organização amorfa sem uma cadeia de comando clara.
2. A group or entity without distinct boundaries or well-defined organizational form
The protest movement was an amorphous organization of various activist groups.
O movimento de protesto era uma organização amorfa de vários grupos ativistas.
Synonyms
unstructured organizationinformal organizationflat organizationloose coalitionad hoc organization
Antonyms
hierarchical organizationformal organizationstructured organizationbureaucratic organization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
organização amorfa
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
São Paulo
organização sem forma definida
More descriptive alternative commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
organização amorfa
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

run a tight ship (opposite meaning)
fly by the seat of one's pants (associated behavior)
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