delegated work

[/ˈdɛlɪɡeɪtɪd wɜrk/]
nounpl: delegated works
trabalho delegado
1. Work or tasks that have been assigned by a manager or supervisor to a subordinate or team member to be completed
The delegated work was completed on time by the junior staff members.
O trabalho delegado foi concluído no prazo pela equipe junior.
2. Responsibility transferred from one person to another for execution or completion
Effective delegated work requires clear communication and defined expectations.
O trabalho delegado eficaz requer comunicação clara e expectativas bem definidas.
3. Tasks assigned to employees as part of organizational workflow and management structure
The project manager reviewed all delegated work before the deadline.
O gerente de projetos revisou todo o trabalho delegado antes do prazo.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'trabalho delegado' is a standard management practice reflecting organizational hierarchy. Effective delegation is highly valued in modern management approaches in both Brazil and the USA, emphasizing trust, clear communication, and employee development. The concept reflects the evolution from micromanagement to empowerment-based leadership.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
assigned workassigned tasksoutsourced worktransferred responsibilitiesdeputed work
Antonyms / Antônimos
personal workindependent workself-directed workretained work

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trabalho delegado
Standard usage in corporate environments across Brazil
São Paulo
trabalho delegado / tarefa delegada
Commonly used in business settings; tarefa delegada often preferred for smaller tasks
Rio de Janeiro
trabalho delegado
Similar usage to São Paulo, standard business terminology
Portugal
trabalho delegado / tarefas delegadas
Similar usage but may emphasize 'tarefas' (tasks) more frequently than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

delegationtask assignmentresponsibilitysubordinatemanageraccountabilityworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass the buck
hand off
pass the torch
share the load
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