concentration of responsibility
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nounpl: concentrations of responsibility
concentração de responsabilidade
1. The consolidation or centralization of accountability and decision-making authority in the hands of a single person, department, or entity
The concentration of responsibility in the CEO created bottlenecks in the approval process.
A concentração de responsabilidade no CEO criou gargalos no processo de aprovação.
2. A legal or organizational principle where one individual or unit holds primary accountability for specific outcomes or functions
The board implemented a concentration of responsibility policy to ensure clear lines of authority.
O conselho implementou uma política de concentração de responsabilidade para garantir linhas claras de autoridade.
3. The practice of assigning multiple related duties or obligations to a single accountable party
The concentration of responsibility for budget management fell to the finance director.
A concentração de responsabilidade pela gestão orçamentária recaiu sobre o diretor financeiro.
In both Brazilian and American corporate contexts, concentration of responsibility is a critical organizational principle. In Brazil, it aligns with hierarchical business structures and formal governance models. In the USA, it's often discussed in relation to corporate accountability and risk management. The term reflects broader debates about organizational efficiency versus risk distribution in contemporary business management.
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