deficient management
[dɪˈfɪʃənt ˈmænɪdʒmənt]
noun phrasepl: deficient managements
gestão deficiente
1. management that lacks the necessary skills, resources, or effectiveness to properly oversee an organization, project, or system
The company's deficient management led to significant financial losses and employee dissatisfaction.
A gestão deficiente da empresa resultou em perdas financeiras significativas e insatisfação dos funcionários.
2. inadequate administrative practices or oversight that fails to meet required standards
Deficient management of the hospital's inventory caused shortages of critical medical supplies.
A gestão deficiente do inventário do hospital causou escassez de suprimentos médicos críticos.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'gestão deficiente' is frequently discussed in business news and academic studies, particularly regarding public administration and state-owned enterprises. The term is neutral and technical in nature, commonly appearing in audit reports, business analyses, and organizational assessments. In the USA, this phrase is standard in management literature and consulting reports, often used to justify organizational restructuring or leadership changes.
NYC Slang
management that's all thumbs; managing on a wing and a prayer
Related Idioms & Phrases
running a tight ship (antonym)
a sinking ship (metaphor for result of deficient management)
the blind leading the blind (metaphor for deficient management)
all dressed up and no place to go (result of poor direction)
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