duty overlap
[/ˈduːti ˈoʊvərˌlæp/]
nounpl: duty overlaps
sobreposição de funções
1. A situation where two or more people or positions have responsibilities or tasks that are the same or partially the same, causing confusion about who should perform specific work
The duty overlap between the marketing and sales departments led to miscommunication about customer outreach.
A sobreposição de funções entre os departamentos de marketing e vendas levou a má comunicação sobre o alcance ao cliente.
2. Redundancy in job responsibilities that can result in inefficiency or duplication of effort
Management identified a duty overlap that was wasting company resources.
A gerência identificou uma sobreposição de funções que estava desperdiçando recursos da empresa.
This term is commonly used in both American and Brazilian corporate environments when discussing organizational restructuring, efficiency improvements, and clarification of job roles. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about administrative reform and organizational development (desenvolvimento organizacional). The concept addresses a common challenge in growing companies and government agencies where roles have not been clearly delineated.
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