bounded authority
[ˈbaʊndɪd ɔːˈθɒrɪti]
nounpl: bounded authorities
autoridade limitada
1. A form of authority or power that is restricted by defined limits, laws, or conditions; power that operates within specific boundaries established by law, regulation, or agreement
The manager's bounded authority allows him to approve purchases up to $10,000 without additional approval.
A autoridade limitada do gerente permite que ele aprove compras de até $10.000 sem aprovação adicional.
2. In legal and organizational contexts, the delegation of power with explicit constraints and parameters
The board granted the CEO bounded authority to make decisions during the emergency.
O conselho concedeu ao CEO uma autoridade limitada para tomar decisões durante a emergência.
This term is primarily used in legal, governmental, and corporate contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It reflects the importance of clearly defined hierarchies and accountability structures in institutional settings. In Brazilian corporate culture, bounded authority is essential for maintaining organizational control and preventing unauthorized decisions, particularly in large multinational companies operating in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro's business centers.
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