1. An action, process, or activity that fails to produce the desired or expected result; a procedure that does not achieve its intended purpose or goal
The marketing campaign was deemed an ineffective operation due to poor targeting and low engagement rates.
A campanha de marketing foi considerada uma operação ineficaz devido ao direcionamento inadequado e baixas taxas de envolvimento.
2. In business or military contexts, a functioning system or procedure that nevertheless fails to accomplish its objectives efficiently or successfully
The factory's ineffective operation resulted in significant financial losses for the company.
A operação ineficaz da fábrica resultou em perdas financeiras significativas para a empresa.