declared problem
[dɪˈklɛrd ˈprɒbləm]
noun phrasepl: declared problems
problema declarado
1. A problem that has been explicitly stated, announced, or formally acknowledged by someone in authority or by a relevant party
The declared problem with the new software was its incompatibility with older systems.
O problema declarado com o novo software era sua incompatibilidade com sistemas mais antigos.
2. An issue that has been officially recognized or made public, as opposed to being hidden or unacknowledged
The company's declared problem was the lack of qualified personnel in the market.
O problema declarado da empresa era a falta de pessoal qualificado no mercado.
In Brazilian business culture, declaring a problem is often seen as a proactive and transparent management approach. In contrast, in some contexts, problems that are not officially declared may be treated as non-existent within organizational structures. The phrase is commonly used in problem-solving methodologies, project management, and quality control discussions in both American and Brazilian corporate environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the declared problem at hand
the openly declared problem
a declared problem of epidemic proportions
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