devolution of responsibility
[/ˌdevəˈluːʃən əv rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: devolutions of responsibility
devolução de responsabilidade
1. The transfer or delegation of authority, power, or responsibility from a higher level to a lower level of government, organization, or individual
The devolution of responsibility to regional governments allowed for more localized decision-making.
A devolução de responsabilidade aos governos regionais permitiu uma tomada de decisão mais localizada.
2. The process of assigning or transferring duties and accountability to subordinates or lower organizational levels
The manager's devolution of responsibility to team members improved overall productivity.
A devolução de responsabilidade do gerente aos membros da equipe melhorou a produtividade geral.
3. The legal or administrative transfer of powers from a central authority to regional, local, or component entities
The devolution of responsibility in the UK involved transferring powers to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
A devolução de responsabilidade no Reino Unido envolveu a transferência de poderes para Escócia, País de Gales e Irlanda do Norte.
This term is particularly significant in political discourse, both in the United States (regarding federalism and state/local powers) and in Brazil (regarding municipal autonomy and state functions). In corporate settings, it reflects modern management philosophies emphasizing employee empowerment and decentralized decision-making.
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