ancillary task
[an-SIL-er-ee task]
nounpl: ancillary tasks
tarefa auxiliar
1. A secondary or supporting task that is subordinate to a main objective; a task that assists or supports the primary work but is not the main focus
Scheduling meetings is an ancillary task that supports the project manager's main responsibilities.
Agendar reuniões é uma tarefa auxiliar que apoia as responsabilidades principais do gerente de projetos.
2. In business and project management, a task that provides necessary support but is not directly part of the core deliverable
Data entry is often considered an ancillary task in software development projects.
A entrada de dados é frequentemente considerada uma tarefa auxiliar em projetos de desenvolvimento de software.
In Brazilian corporate culture, ancillary tasks are often delegated to junior staff or administrative personnel, reflecting hierarchical organizational structures. In the USA, these tasks are increasingly distributed across teams using agile methodologies, with emphasis on eliminating non-essential tasks to improve efficiency.
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