leader-driven system
[/ˈliːdər ˈdrɪvən ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: leader-driven systems
sistema orientado pelo líder
1. An organizational or operational system in which decision-making, direction, and control are primarily driven by a single leader or small group of leaders
The company operates as a leader-driven system where the CEO makes all major strategic decisions.
A empresa funciona como um sistema orientado pelo líder, onde o CEO toma todas as decisões estratégicas importantes.
2. A hierarchical structure where authority and initiative flow downward from leadership rather than being distributed across the organization
In a leader-driven system, employees implement directives rather than contribute ideas independently.
Em um sistema orientado pelo líder, os funcionários implementam diretivas em vez de contribuir com ideias independentemente.
This term reflects organizational management philosophies prevalent in both Brazilian and American business contexts. In Brazil, traditional hierarchical structures have been common, though modern companies increasingly adopt more collaborative models. In the USA, the critique of leader-driven systems has grown, with movements toward flat organizations and distributed decision-making, particularly in tech industries. The term carries both descriptive and evaluative connotations depending on context.
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