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decentralized administration

[/ˌdiːˈsentrəlaɪzd ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: decentralized administrations / administrações descentralizadas
administração descentralizada
1. A system of government or organizational management in which decision-making power and administrative functions are distributed among local, regional, or departmental offices rather than concentrated in a central authority
The decentralized administration allowed each region to make decisions suited to its specific needs.
A administração descentralizada permitiu que cada região tomasse decisões adequadas às suas necessidades específicas.
2. The practice of delegating administrative responsibilities and authority to subordinate or regional entities
The company implemented decentralized administration to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
A empresa implementou administração descentralizada para melhorar a eficiência e a capacidade de resposta.
Synonyms
distributed administrationdevolved administrationdelegated administrationregional administration
Antonyms
centralized administrationcentral governmenthierarchical administration

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
administração descentralizada
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese administrative and organizational contexts
São Paulo
gestão descentralizada
Alternative term emphasizing management aspect, common in business contexts
Portugal
administração descentralizada
Standard European Portuguese term, often used in governmental structures

Related Idioms & Phrases

push decision-making down the chain
distribute power locally
delegate administrative authority
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