ill-defined objectives
[/ɪl dɪˈfaɪnd əbˈdʒɛktɪvz/]
noun phrase
objetivos mal definidos
1. Goals or aims that lack clarity, precision, or specific measurable criteria; objectives that are vague, ambiguous, or not clearly articulated
The project failed because the team was working with ill-defined objectives from the start.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe estava trabalhando com objetivos mal definidos desde o início.
2. Unclear or poorly communicated targets that make it difficult for stakeholders to understand what needs to be achieved
The manager's ill-defined objectives left the employees confused about their priorities.
Os objetivos mal definidos do gerente deixaram os funcionários confusos sobre suas prioridades.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian business culture, project management, and academic settings. In corporate environments across Brazil, clarity of objectives is considered essential for organizational success. The phrase reflects a growing emphasis on goal-setting methodologies like SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals in contemporary Brazilian companies and multinational organizations operating in Brazil.
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