implicit methodology
[ɪˈmplɪsɪt ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi]
noun phrasefemininepl: implicit methodologies / metodologias implícitas
metodologia implícita
1. A research, analytical, or operational approach that is not explicitly stated or formally documented but is understood and applied through practice, convention, or inference
The company's implicit methodology for customer service was revealed only through observing how employees consistently handled complaints.
A metodologia implícita da empresa para atendimento ao cliente foi revelada apenas observando como os funcionários consistentemente lidavam com reclamações.
2. An unstated system of procedures or principles that guides work or decision-making without being formally written or communicated
The research team followed an implicit methodology based on years of accumulated experience rather than a formal protocol.
A equipe de pesquisa seguiu uma metodologia implícita baseada em anos de experiência acumulada em vez de um protocolo formal.
In Brazilian corporate culture, implicit methodologies are common due to hierarchical organizational structures where senior employees pass down practices through mentorship rather than formal documentation. In the USA and Portugal, there is generally more emphasis on explicit, documented methodologies, though implicit methodologies still exist in practice-based professions like art, design, and consulting. The term is particularly relevant in academic research contexts where established practices may not be formally codified.
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