asset-intensive work
[ˈæset ɪnˈtensɪv wɜːrk]
nounpl: asset-intensive work (uncountable) / asset-intensive works (countable)
trabalho intensivo em ativos
1. Work or business activities that require significant investment in physical, financial, or intellectual assets to operate and generate revenue
Manufacturing is asset-intensive work because it requires large investments in machinery and equipment.
A fabricação é um trabalho intensivo em ativos porque requer grandes investimentos em máquinas e equipamentos.
2. Economic activity where the ratio of assets to revenue is high, meaning substantial capital investment is needed relative to output
Real estate development is asset-intensive work that ties up capital for extended periods.
O desenvolvimento imobiliário é um trabalho intensivo em ativos que imobiliza capital por períodos prolongados.
3. Industries or sectors where operational success depends heavily on owning or controlling valuable assets
Airlines engage in asset-intensive work due to the high cost of aircraft and infrastructure.
As companhias aéreas se envolvem em trabalho intensivo em ativos devido ao alto custo de aeronaves e infraestrutura.
This term is primarily used in English-language business, finance, and economics contexts in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, it appears frequently in business schools, corporate strategy discussions, and financial publications. The concept is important in distinguishing business models in the era of digital transformation, where companies are increasingly seeking 'asset-light' alternatives. The term reflects global business discourse and is understood similarly across both cultures, though it appears more frequently in American and British business literature.
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