conventional approval process

[kənˈvenʃənəl əˈpruːvəl ˈprɑːses]
nounpl: conventional approval processes
processo de aprovação convencional
1. A standard, traditional method of obtaining official authorization or consent for a proposal, project, or decision through established bureaucratic or organizational procedures
The conventional approval process requires multiple signatures from department heads before the project can proceed.
O processo de aprovação convencional exige múltiplas assinaturas dos chefes de departamento antes que o projeto possa prosseguir.
2. A formal review and authorization procedure that follows customary rules and established protocols in an organization or institution
We decided to bypass the conventional approval process to accelerate the decision-making.
Decidimos contornar o processo de aprovação convencional para acelerar a tomada de decisão.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American corporate cultures to describe standardized approval workflows. In Brazil, the conventional approval process often involves more hierarchical steps and documentation, reflecting the country's more formal bureaucratic traditions. In the USA, companies increasingly seek to streamline or bypass conventional processes in favor of agile methodologies, while in Brazil such traditional procedures remain more prevalent in government and large institutions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard approval proceduretraditional authorization processformal approval workflowestablished clearance process
Antonyms / Antônimos
expedited approval processemergency authorizationstreamlined approvalfast-track approval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo de aprovação convencional
Standard term used in corporate and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
processo de aprovação convencional
Common in business and government sectors
São Paulo
processo de aprovação convencional
Widely used in corporate environments and financial institutions
Portugal
processo de aprovação convencional
Used in formal administrative and corporate Portuguese

Related Words

bureaucratic procedureauthorizationclearancecompliancedocumentationstakeholder approvalregulatory approval

Related Idioms & Phrases

going through the proper channels
following the book
dotting the i's and crossing the t's
jumping through hoops
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