decentralized department
[dih-SEN-truh-lyzd dih-PAR-tment]
nounpl: decentralized departments
departamento descentralizado
1. A organizational unit or division that operates with administrative autonomy from a central headquarters, making decisions and managing operations independently within its geographical area or functional scope
The company established decentralized departments in each region to improve decision-making speed and local responsiveness.
A empresa estabeleceu departamentos descentralizados em cada região para melhorar a velocidade na tomada de decisões e a responsividade local.
2. A branch or division of an organization that has been granted authority to operate with reduced central control or oversight
The decentralized department was responsible for managing its own budget and hiring decisions.
O departamento descentralizado era responsável por gerenciar seu próprio orçamento e decisões de contratação.
Related Idioms & Phrases
push decision-making down the line
distribute authority
devolve power to local offices
descentralizar a autoridade
transferir poder para escritórios locais
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