ill-advised decision-making
[/ɪl əd'vaɪzd dɪ'sɪʒən 'meɪkɪŋ/]
noun
tomada de decisão imprudente
1. The process of making choices or decisions that are unwise, poorly considered, or likely to result in negative consequences due to lack of proper judgment, information, or foresight
The company's ill-advised decision-making led to significant financial losses.
A tomada de decisão imprudente da empresa resultou em perdas financeiras significativas.
2. A pattern or habit of making choices without adequate deliberation, consultation, or consideration of potential outcomes
His ill-advised decision-making during the crisis damaged his professional reputation.
Sua tomada de decisão imprudente durante a crise danificou sua reputação profissional.
In Brazilian business culture, ill-advised decision-making is often discussed in professional contexts as a cautionary example. Americans frequently use this phrase in corporate environments and political discourse to critique leadership choices. The term carries a tone of judgment and is commonly used retrospectively to analyze failed business ventures, policy decisions, or personal choices that had negative consequences.
NYC Slang
bad call / bonehead move / dumb play / rookie mistake
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting the cart before the horse
barking up the wrong tree
burning bridges
jumping the gun
acting on impulse
cutting off one's nose to spite one's face
a shot in the dark
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