decentralization of responsibility
[/ˌdiːˌsentrəlaɪˈzeɪʃən əv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/]
nounfemininepl: decentralizations of responsibility
descentralização de responsabilidade
1. The distribution of authority, decision-making power, and accountability from a central authority to lower levels of organization, departments, or individuals
The company implemented a decentralization of responsibility to empower regional managers to make autonomous decisions.
A empresa implementou uma descentralização de responsabilidade para capacitar os gerentes regionais a tomar decisões autônomas.
2. An organizational or governmental strategy that delegates tasks and accountability to subordinate units rather than concentrating them at the top
The decentralization of responsibility improved efficiency by allowing faster decision-making at local levels.
A descentralização de responsabilidade melhorou a eficiência ao permitir tomadas de decisão mais rápidas em níveis locais.
3. The process of transferring administrative functions and accountability from central headquarters to branch offices or regional divisions
Through decentralization of responsibility, the nonprofit distributed budget control to individual chapter leaders.
Por meio da descentralização de responsabilidade, a organização sem fins lucrativos distribuiu o controle orçamentário aos líderes de capítulos individuais.
In Brazilian business culture, decentralization of responsibility has become increasingly important as companies pursue more agile and flexible organizational models. The concept aligns with modern management theories emphasizing employee empowerment. In Portugal, this approach is often discussed in the context of municipal government and regional autonomy. The term reflects a global shift away from rigid hierarchical structures toward more distributed leadership models.
Related Idioms & Phrases
push decision-making down the chain
give people a stake in the game
empower the troops
spread the responsibility
devolve authority to the grassroots
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