competing demand
[/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ dɪˈmænd/]
nounpl: competing demands
demanda concorrente
1. A need or requirement that conflicts with another need or requirement, requiring allocation of limited resources between two or more priorities
The company faces competing demands between product development and customer service.
A empresa enfrenta demandas concorrentes entre desenvolvimento de produtos e atendimento ao cliente.
2. Conflicting priorities or requests that must be balanced or prioritized
Managers often struggle with competing demands on their time and budget.
Gerentes frequentemente enfrentam demandas concorrentes sobre seu tempo e orçamento.
3. In psychology/work contexts: multiple obligations that claim attention simultaneously
Parents face competing demands when trying to balance work and family responsibilities.
Os pais enfrentam demandas concorrentes ao tentar equilibrar responsabilidades profissionais e familiares.
This phrase is commonly used in American and Brazilian business environments to describe the modern workplace challenge of balancing multiple priorities. In Brazil, it reflects the reality of employees managing both professional and personal responsibilities. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of work-life balance and organizational management.
Related Idioms & Phrases
caught between a rock and a hard place
torn between two priorities
juggling multiple demands
spread too thin
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