lax guidelines
[/læks ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/]
noun phrase
diretrizes frouxas
1. rules or instructions that are not strict or are loosely enforced, allowing for flexibility and discretion
The company's lax guidelines on remote work allowed employees to work from anywhere.
As diretrizes frouxas da empresa sobre trabalho remoto permitiam que os funcionários trabalhassem de qualquer lugar.
2. standards or procedures that lack rigor or stringency in their application
Critics argued that lax guidelines on food safety led to contamination issues.
Os críticos argumentaram que as diretrizes frouxas sobre segurança alimentar levaram a problemas de contaminação.
In Brazilian business culture, 'diretrizes frouxas' often reflects a more informal, relationship-based approach to work, contrasting with stricter North American corporate environments. The phrase is commonly used in discussions about workplace flexibility, government regulation, and organizational management. In Portugal, similar flexibility exists but may be framed differently in formal contexts.
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