compromised decision
[/ˈkɒmprəmaɪzd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: compromised decisions / decisões comprometidas
decisão comprometida
1. A decision that involves making concessions or accepting a settlement that is less than ideal but acceptable to all parties involved
The board reached a compromised decision to reduce costs by 15% instead of the proposed 25%.
O conselho chegou a uma decisão comprometida de reduzir custos em 15% em vez dos 25% propostos.
2. A decision that has been weakened or undermined by conflicting interests or external pressures
Critics argued that the judge's ruling was a compromised decision influenced by political pressure.
Críticos argumentaram que a decisão do juiz era uma decisão comprometida influenciada por pressão política.
3. A decision that requires balancing competing demands or values to reach a middle ground
The city made a compromised decision to allow limited development while preserving green spaces.
A cidade tomou uma decisão comprometida para permitir desenvolvimento limitado preservando áreas verdes.
In Brazilian business culture, compromised decisions are often valued as pragmatic solutions that maintain harmony and relationships. In the USA, they may be viewed more critically as a sign of weak leadership, though consensus-building is increasingly respected. In Portugal, the approach tends to align more with Brazilian pragmatism. The concept reflects different cultural attitudes toward conflict resolution and decision-making authority.
NYC Slang
split the difference decision / half-way call
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