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bureaucratic organizational structure

[byoo-roe-KRAT-ik or-gan-i-ZAY-shuh-nul STRUK-chur]
nounpl: bureaucratic organizational structures
estrutura organizacional burocrática
1. A hierarchical system of organization characterized by formal rules, procedures, and chains of command, typically found in large institutions and government agencies
The company's bureaucratic organizational structure made it difficult to implement quick decisions.
A estrutura organizacional burocrática da empresa dificultava a implementação de decisões rápidas.
2. An administrative framework emphasizing standardized processes, documentation, and strict adherence to regulations
The bureaucratic organizational structure of the government ministry ensured consistency but limited flexibility.
A estrutura organizacional burocrática do ministério garantia consistência, mas limitava a flexibilidade.
NYC Slang
red tape structure or bureaucratic machine
Synonyms
hierarchical structureformal organizational systemadministrative hierarchyestrutura hierárquicasistema administrativo formalhierarquia administrativa
Antonyms
flat organizationorganic structureflexible organizational systemorganização horizontalestrutura orgânicasistema organizacional flexível

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura organizacional burocrática
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese business contexts
São Paulo
estrutura burocrática de organização
Common in corporate environments
Portugal
estrutura organizacional burocrática
Standard in Portuguese institutions and administration

Related Idioms & Phrases

cutting through red tape
climbing the corporate ladder
going through channels
cortar a burocracia
subir na hierarquia corporativa
seguir os trâmites oficiais
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