centralized decision-making
[/ˈsentrəlaɪzd dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/]
noun
tomada de decisão centralizada
1. A system of organizational management where decision-making authority and power are concentrated at the top levels of an organization, with limited input from lower-level employees or departments
The company's centralized decision-making structure meant that all major policies had to be approved by the CEO.
A estrutura de tomada de decisão centralizada da empresa significava que todas as políticas principais precisavam ser aprovadas pelo CEO.
2. The practice of making important choices and determinations from a single central authority rather than distributing decision-making power across multiple levels or units
Centralized decision-making can increase efficiency but may reduce employee morale and innovation.
A tomada de decisão centralizada pode aumentar a eficiência, mas pode reduzir o moral dos funcionários e a inovação.
In Brazilian business culture, centralized decision-making was historically more common in large corporations and government institutions, reflecting hierarchical organizational values. However, there has been a growing trend toward more decentralized and collaborative decision-making, especially in tech startups and multinational companies. In the USA, centralized decision-making is often associated with traditional, older corporations, while innovation-driven companies tend to favor distributed decision-making models.
NYC Slang
top-down management or 'decisions from the corner office'
Related Idioms & Phrases
all roads lead to the top
poder concentrado nas mãos de poucos (power concentrated in the hands of a few)
comando único (single command)
decisões vêm de cima para baixo (decisions come from top to bottom)
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