blind decision-making

[/blaɪnd dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/]
noun
tomada de decisão às cegas
1. The process of making decisions without sufficient information, proper analysis, or awareness of relevant facts and consequences
The company's blind decision-making led to significant financial losses when they entered the market without research.
A tomada de decisão às cegas da empresa resultou em perdas financeiras significativas quando entraram no mercado sem pesquisa.
2. Making choices based on intuition, prejudice, or incomplete data rather than rational evaluation
Hiring without proper interviews represents blind decision-making that can damage team dynamics.
Contratar sem entrevistas adequadas representa uma tomada de decisão às cegas que pode prejudicar a dinâmica do time.
3. Acting without considering potential risks, alternatives, or stakeholder perspectives
The CEO's blind decision-making regarding the merger ignored employee concerns.
A tomada de decisão às cegas do CEO sobre a fusão ignorou as preocupações dos funcionários.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, blind decision-making is strongly criticized as poor management. In Brazil, there is often an emphasis on personal relationships and informal guidance, but blind decisions are still viewed negatively. In the USA, the term is frequently used in corporate contexts to criticize lack of data analysis and strategic planning. The phrase has gained prominence with the rise of data-driven business methodologies.
NYC Slang
flying blind, winging it, shooting from the hip
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hasty decision-makinguninformed decision-makingreckless decision-makingimpulsive decision-makingunanalyzed decision-making
Antonyms / Antônimos
informed decision-makingdata-driven decision-makingstrategic decision-makingdeliberate decision-making

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomada de decisão às cegas
Standard and widely understood term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão de olhos fechados
More colloquial variant, emphasizes the metaphor of closed eyes
São Paulo
tomada de decisão sem informação
More formal, business-oriented variant preferred in corporate contexts
Portugal
tomada de decisão às cegas
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, universally understood

Related Words

decision-making processrisk assessmentdue diligencestrategic planninganalysis paralysisintuitive decision

Related Idioms & Phrases

flying blind
shooting in the dark
making a shot in the dark
taking a stab in the dark
decision made with eyes closed
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