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business unit

[ˈbɪznəs ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: business units
unidade de negócios
1. A division or department within a larger organization that operates as a separate entity with its own profit and loss responsibility
The company reorganized its business units to improve efficiency and accountability.
A empresa reorganizou suas unidades de negócios para melhorar a eficiência e a responsabilidade.
2. A distinct segment of a company focused on a specific product, service, or market
Our software business unit generated 40% of total revenue last year.
Nossa unidade de negócios de software gerou 40% da receita total no ano passado.
Synonyms
divisionsubsidiarysegmentoperating unitstrategic business unit (SBU)

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de negócios
most common term in Brazilian business context
São Paulo
unidade de negócios
standard usage in corporate environments
Portugal
unidade de negócio
singular form preferred; also 'divisão de negócios'

Related Idioms & Phrases

spin off a business unit
consolidate business units
divest a business unit
autonomous business unit
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