asymmetrical proposal
[/ˌæsɪˈmetrɪkəl prəˈpoʊzəl/]
nounpl: asymmetrical proposals
proposta assimétrica
1. A proposal or offer where the terms, benefits, or obligations are not equally distributed or reciprocal between parties involved
The merger deal presented an asymmetrical proposal, favoring the larger corporation over the smaller startup.
O acordo de fusão apresentou uma proposta assimétrica, favorecendo a corporação maior em relação à startup menor.
2. In business or negotiations, an offer with disproportionate risk, reward, or responsibility allocation
The employment contract contained an asymmetrical proposal where employees bore all liability but received minimal benefits.
O contrato de trabalho continha uma proposta assimétrica em que os funcionários arcavam com toda a responsabilidade, mas recebiam benefícios mínimos.
3. In politics or diplomacy, a proposal where one party gains significantly more advantage than the other
The trade agreement was rejected because it was an asymmetrical proposal that disadvantaged developing nations.
O acordo comercial foi rejeitado porque era uma proposta assimétrica que prejudicava as nações em desenvolvimento.
In Brazilian business culture, asymmetrical proposals are common in negotiations between multinational corporations and local companies. They are frequently scrutinized and sometimes rejected on grounds of fairness. In the US, such proposals are analyzed through a lens of 'due diligence' and market dynamics. The term carries negative connotations in both cultures when used to describe deals perceived as exploitative.
NYC Slang
lopsided deal; one-way street
Related Idioms & Phrases
skewed in favor of
weighted toward
tilted the playing field
playing with a stacked deck
putting all eggs in one basket
having the short end of the stick
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