capricious commission
[kə-ˈpri-shəs kə-ˈmi-shən]
noun phrasefemininepl: capricious commissions / comissões caprichosas
comissão caprichosa
1. A commission or assignment given on a whim, without rational basis or consistency; an arbitrary task delegated according to unpredictable or changeable criteria
The manager's capricious commission to redesign the entire project overnight frustrated the entire team.
A comissão caprichosa do gerente para redesenhar todo o projeto da noite para o dia frustrou toda a equipe.
2. A payment or fee arrangement made unpredictably or based on inconsistent terms
Sales representatives complained about the capricious commission structure that changed without warning.
Os representantes de vendas reclamaram da estrutura de comissão caprichosa que mudava sem aviso prévio.
3. An erratic or unstable delegation of responsibility based on sudden impulses
The director's capricious commission of tasks made it impossible to plan quarterly objectives.
A comissão caprichosa de tarefas do diretor impossibilitava o planejamento dos objetivos trimestrais.
In Brazilian workplace culture, a 'comissão caprichosa' represents a significant source of frustration, as hierarchical structures combined with individualistic decision-making can lead to erratic task assignments. This phrase is frequently used to criticize management styles that lack transparency or consistency. In North American contexts, such behavior might be criticized as lacking professional standards and can affect employee morale and productivity.
NYC Slang
sketchy gig / bogus assignment
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