complex responsibility
[kəm-ˈpleks ri-ˈspän(t)-sə-ˌbi-lə-tē]
noun phrasefemininepl: complex responsibilities / responsabilidades complexas
responsabilidade complexa
1. A duty or obligation that involves multiple interconnected factors, challenges, or stakeholders, requiring careful judgment and management
Managing a multinational corporation involves complex responsibility for thousands of employees across different countries.
Gerenciar uma corporação multinacional envolve responsabilidade complexa pelos milhares de funcionários em diferentes países.
2. An accountability situation that demands coordination between various departments, expertise areas, or parties
Environmental protection represents a complex responsibility shared between government, industry, and citizens.
A proteção ambiental representa uma responsabilidade complexa compartilhada entre governo, indústria e cidadãos.
3. A situation where the consequences of decisions are multifaceted and long-term impacts are difficult to predict
Healthcare policy decisions carry complex responsibility due to their far-reaching effects on public welfare.
Decisões de política de saúde carregam responsabilidade complexa devido aos seus efeitos abrangentes no bem-estar público.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, acknowledging 'complex responsibility' is often used to justify organizational hierarchies and executive compensation. In Brazil, it reflects the hierarchical nature of corporate structures (jogo de cintura), while in the USA, it emphasizes meritocratic leadership models. The phrase is increasingly common in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) discourse in both countries.
NYC Slang
heavy responsibility / carrying a lot on your plate
Related Idioms & Phrases
to shoulder a complex responsibility
to juggle multiple responsibilities
to carry the weight of responsibility
responsibility falls on someone's shoulders
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