impractical tasks
[ɪmˈpræktɪkəl tæsks]
noun phrase
tarefas impraticáveis
1. Activities or jobs that are difficult or impossible to accomplish in practice, despite being theoretically possible; tasks that lack practical feasibility or efficiency
The manager assigned impractical tasks that had no realistic deadline or resources.
O gerente atribuiu tarefas impraticáveis que não tinham prazo ou recursos realistas.
2. Work that requires unrealistic methods, excessive time, or unavailable tools to complete
Building a bridge without proper equipment would be one of those impractical tasks.
Construir uma ponte sem equipamento adequado seria uma dessas tarefas impraticáveis.
In American business culture, assigning impractical tasks is often seen as poor management, while in Brazilian corporate environments, it may reflect overly ambitious project goals. The term is frequently used in workplace discussions about workload and resource allocation.
NYC Slang
busywork that won't fly
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