fixed task
[/ˈfɪkst tæsk/]
nounpl: fixed tasks
tarefa fixa
1. A predetermined job or assignment with clearly defined parameters, scope, and completion criteria that does not change during execution
The project manager assigned a fixed task to each team member with specific deadlines.
O gerente de projeto atribuiu uma tarefa fixa a cada membro da equipe com prazos específicos.
2. A work assignment with established procedures and expected outcomes that remains constant
Daily data entry is a fixed task that must be completed by end of business.
A entrada de dados diária é uma tarefa fixa que deve ser concluída até o final do expediente.
3. In agriculture or labor contexts, a specific amount of work required to be completed within a set time period
The farmworker was given a fixed task of harvesting two acres per day.
O trabalhador agrícola recebeu uma tarefa fixa de colher duas acres por dia.
This term is widely used in Brazilian corporate culture and project management environments. It reflects a preference for clear task definition and accountability in workplace settings. In the USA, it's common in manufacturing, agriculture, and corporate settings where work breakdown structures are emphasized.
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