inconsistent procedure
[ɪnkənˈsɪstənt prəˈsiːdʒər]
noun phrasepl: inconsistent procedures
procedimento inconsistente
1. A process, method, or course of action that lacks uniformity, coherence, or agreement with established standards, resulting in varying or contradictory outcomes
The company's inconsistent procedure for handling customer complaints led to poor service quality.
O procedimento inconsistente da empresa para lidar com reclamações de clientes resultou em qualidade de serviço deficiente.
2. A formal process that does not follow the same rules, principles, or methods each time it is applied
The audit revealed an inconsistent procedure in the approval process for expenses.
A auditoria revelou um procedimento inconsistente no processo de aprovação de despesas.
3. A systematic approach that contains internal contradictions or conflicts with previous applications
The inconsistent procedure between departments created confusion and inefficiency.
O procedimento inconsistente entre departamentos criou confusão e ineficiência.
In Brazilian business environments, 'procedimento inconsistente' is commonly cited in audit reports and quality management discussions. The term reflects growing emphasis on process standardization and compliance. In Portugal, 'procedimento incoerente' is often used in legal and formal administrative contexts, with greater emphasis on logical consistency rather than uniformity of application.
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