informal change
[ɪnˈfɔːrməl tʃeɪndʒ]
nounpl: informal changes
mudança informal
1. An alteration or modification that occurs without official procedures, formal documentation, or structured processes
The team made an informal change to the project schedule without waiting for approval.
O time fez uma mudança informal no cronograma do projeto sem esperar aprovação.
2. A minor adjustment made through casual discussion or agreement rather than formal channels
They agreed to an informal change in the meeting venue at the last minute.
Eles concordaram com uma mudança informal no local da reunião no último minuto.
3. Unstructured modification of plans, policies, or procedures based on practical needs
The department implemented informal changes to workflow to improve efficiency.
O departamento implementou mudanças informais no fluxo de trabalho para melhorar a eficiência.
In Brazilian workplace culture, informal changes are quite common due to the flexible and relationship-based nature of business interactions. This contrasts with more formal corporate environments in the United States, where undocumented changes may be viewed as problematic for compliance and accountability purposes. The term reflects different attitudes toward bureaucracy and process adherence between cultures.
NYC Slang
off-the-books change / on-the-fly adjustment
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