fragmented optimization
[FRAG-men-tid op-tuh-mi-ZAY-shun]
nounpl: fragmented optimizations
otimização fragmentada
1. A process of improving system performance or efficiency by optimizing individual components or segments separately, rather than as a unified whole, often resulting in suboptimal overall results
The company's fragmented optimization approach led to better individual department metrics but worse overall productivity.
A abordagem de otimização fragmentada da empresa resultou em métricas melhores por departamento, mas em produtividade geral pior.
2. In computing and software engineering, improving distinct parts of a system independently without considering interdependencies
Fragmented optimization of the database queries improved speed but created bottlenecks in other modules.
A otimização fragmentada das consultas do banco de dados melhorou a velocidade, mas criou gargalos em outros módulos.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both American and Brazilian corporate environments. In Brazil, it reflects growing concerns about siloed departmental structures inherited from traditional hierarchical organizations. In the USA, it's commonly discussed in tech startups and enterprise environments as a problem to be avoided through agile and integrated methodologies.
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