impractical systems
[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl ˈsɪstəmz]
noun phrasepl: impractical systems
sistemas impraticáveis
1. Systems, methods, or procedures that are not feasible or practical to implement or use in real-world situations due to inefficiency, cost, complexity, or other limiting factors
The company abandoned the impractical systems in favor of more streamlined processes.
A empresa abandonou os sistemas impraticáveis em favor de processos mais simplificados.
2. Organizational or technical frameworks that lack viability or do not produce expected results when applied in practice
Many impractical systems fail because they don't account for real-world constraints.
Muitos sistemas impraticáveis falham porque não levam em conta as limitações do mundo real.
In Brazilian business culture, terms like 'sistemas inviáveis' are commonly used when discussing management inefficiencies. In the USA, particularly in tech industries, the phrase emphasizes innovation and the need to pivot away from outdated methods. The concept reflects a universal tension between theoretical design and practical application.
NYC Slang
clunky systems, broken systems
Related Idioms & Phrases
a system that doesn't work in practice
systems that look good on paper but fail in reality
square peg in a round hole
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