general responsibility
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/]
noun phrasepl: general responsibilities
responsabilidade geral
1. A broad or overarching duty or obligation that applies across multiple areas or to multiple parties
The manager has general responsibility for the entire department's performance.
O gerente tem responsabilidade geral pelo desempenho de todo o departamento.
2. An obligation that is not limited to a specific task but encompasses overall accountability
Each team member shares general responsibility for maintaining workplace safety.
Cada membro da equipe compartilha responsabilidade geral pela manutenção da segurança no local de trabalho.
3. A duty of care or oversight that extends to a wider scope rather than particular details
The board has general responsibility for the company's strategic direction.
O conselho tem responsabilidade geral pela direção estratégica da empresa.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'responsabilidade geral' is commonly used in organizational hierarchies and legal documents to define management roles and accountability structures. In the USA, the concept is fundamental to corporate governance and employment law, often appearing in job descriptions and performance evaluations. This term emphasizes collective accountability rather than individual blame.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bear general responsibility for
assume general responsibility
share general responsibility
have general responsibility over
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