falsified performance indicators
[fɔlsɪfaɪd pərˈfɔrməns ˈɪndɪkeɪtərz]
noun phrasepl: falsified performance indicators
indicadores de desempenho falsificados
1. Deliberately altered, manipulated, or fabricated metrics used to measure organizational, departmental, or individual performance that misrepresent actual results or achievements
The company faced serious consequences when auditors discovered falsified performance indicators in their quarterly reports.
A empresa enfrentou consequências graves quando auditores descobriram indicadores de desempenho falsificados em seus relatórios trimestrais.
2. Fraudulent data or statistics presented to stakeholders, investors, or regulators to create a false impression of operational success or efficiency
The investigation revealed that managers had been submitting falsified performance indicators to impress corporate headquarters.
A investigação revelou que gerentes estavam apresentando indicadores de desempenho falsificados para impressionar a sede corporativa.
This term has become increasingly relevant in both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, particularly following major corporate scandals. In Brazil, discussions about falsified performance indicators often relate to compliance with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and CVM regulations. In the USA, the term gained prominence after scandals like Enron and Wells Fargo. The practice is considered a serious ethical and legal violation in both countries, often resulting in criminal charges, fines, and reputational damage.
NYC Slang
cooked books, fudged numbers, made-up metrics
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