implicit power structure
[/ɪmˈplɪsɪt ˈpaʊər ˈstrʌkʃər/]
noun phrasepl: implicit power structures
estrutura de poder implícita
1. A system of authority and influence within an organization or society that is not formally stated or officially documented but is understood through informal norms, behaviors, and social hierarchies
The implicit power structure in the company meant that the CEO's assistant actually made many key decisions.
A estrutura de poder implícita na empresa significava que a assistente do CEO realmente tomava muitas decisões-chave.
2. Unwritten rules and hidden dynamics that determine who has actual influence and control in a group, regardless of official titles or positions
Understanding the implicit power structure was crucial to navigating office politics successfully.
Entender a estrutura de poder implícita era crucial para navegar com sucesso a política interna do escritório.
This concept is particularly relevant in Brazilian organizational contexts where personal relationships and informal networks often carry as much weight as formal hierarchies. Understanding implicit power structures is essential in both American corporate environments and Brazilian companies, where family-run businesses and close-knit networks significantly influence decision-making processes beyond what official org charts suggest.
NYC Slang
the pecking order / who really runs things
Related Idioms & Phrases
behind closed doors
reading between the lines
the real power behind the throne
shadow government
unwritten rules of the game
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