authoritarian guidelines
[ɔːˌθɒrɪˈteəriən ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz]
noun phrasefemininepl: authoritarian guidelines
diretrizes autoritárias
1. strict, rigid rules or instructions imposed by an authority figure or organization that allow little flexibility or individual input
The company implemented authoritarian guidelines that required all employees to follow procedures without question.
A empresa implementou diretrizes autoritárias que exigiam que todos os funcionários seguissem os procedimentos sem questionar.
2. mandatory protocols established by a controlling power that prioritize obedience over dialogue or consensus
The school's authoritarian guidelines prohibited students from any form of creative expression during class.
As diretrizes autoritárias da escola proibiam os alunos de qualquer forma de expressão criativa durante a aula.
In Brazilian workplace and educational contexts, 'diretrizes autoritárias' often carries negative connotations associated with the military dictatorship period (1964-1985). The term is frequently used critically to describe outdated management styles. In the United States, the phrase reflects concerns about institutional power dynamics and democratic participation, often appearing in discussions about workplace rights and educational reform.
NYC Slang
top-down rules; my-way-or-the-highway orders
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