ill-defined orders
[/ɪl dɪˈfaɪnd ˈɔrdərz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
ordens mal definidas
1. Instructions or directives that lack clarity, specificity, or clear criteria for execution, making it difficult or impossible to understand what is actually required
The project failed because the manager gave ill-defined orders that nobody could properly interpret.
O projeto fracassou porque o gerente deu ordens mal definidas que ninguém conseguia interpretar adequadamente.
2. Commands or assignments that are ambiguous, vague, or lacking in concrete details about objectives, scope, or expected outcomes
Ill-defined orders often lead to confusion and mistakes in the workplace.
Ordens mal definidas frequentemente levam a confusão e erros no local de trabalho.
This phrase is commonly used in corporate, military, and organizational contexts in both Brazil and the USA to criticize poor management or communication. In Brazilian business culture, clear communication (comunicação clara) is increasingly emphasized as a professional standard, making ill-defined orders a recognized management problem.
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