broad departments
[/brɔːd dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/]
nounpl: broad departments
departamentos amplos
1. Large organizational divisions or sections that encompass multiple related functions or areas of responsibility within a company, institution, or government
The university restructured its broad departments to improve interdisciplinary collaboration.
A universidade reestruturou seus departamentos amplos para melhorar a colaboração interdisciplinar.
2. Expansive administrative units that cover wide-ranging activities rather than specialized or narrow functions
The company consolidated several teams into broad departments to streamline operations.
A empresa consolidou vários times em departamentos amplos para agilizar as operações.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian corporate and academic contexts when discussing organizational restructuring or management strategies. It reflects the preference for creating inclusive, wide-reaching administrative structures rather than highly specialized silos, particularly in large multinational corporations and public institutions in Brazil.
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