hasty procurement
[/ˈheɪsti prəˈkjʊrmənt/]
nounpl: hasty procurements
aquisição precipitada
1. The act of obtaining or purchasing goods, services, or materials quickly without adequate planning, evaluation, or consideration of alternatives
The company's hasty procurement of office supplies resulted in overpaying and receiving unsuitable equipment.
A aquisição precipitada de suprimentos de escritório pela empresa resultou em pagamento excessivo e recebimento de equipamentos inadequados.
2. In government or business contexts, expedited purchasing that bypasses normal competitive bidding procedures or due diligence processes
During the emergency, hasty procurement of medical equipment was necessary to save lives.
Durante a emergência, a aquisição precipitada de equipamentos médicos foi necessária para salvar vidas.
In Brazilian business culture, 'aquisição precipitada' is often discussed negatively in corporate governance contexts, emphasizing the importance of following proper procurement protocols. In the USA, especially in government contracting, hasty procurement is regulated and typically only permitted during declared emergencies or national crises. The term carries implications of financial waste and poor management practices in both cultures.
NYC Slang
rush buy / quick grab
Related Idioms & Phrases
put the cart before the horse
penny wise and pound foolish
look before you leap
act in haste, repent in leisure
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