loose directive
[/luːs dɪˈrɛktɪv/]
nounpl: loose directives
diretiva vaga; orientação imprecisa
1. An instruction or guideline that is not clearly defined, specific, or strictly binding; allows for flexibility and interpretation
The manager gave the team a loose directive to improve customer satisfaction without specifying exact methods.
O gerente deu ao time uma diretiva vaga para melhorar a satisfação do cliente sem especificar os métodos exatos.
2. A general command or principle that permits individual discretion in execution rather than strict adherence to rules
Operating under a loose directive, the department heads had freedom to allocate their budgets as they saw fit.
Operando sob uma orientação imprecisa, os chefes de departamento tinham liberdade para alocar seus orçamentos como achassem conveniente.
This term is frequently used in modern corporate and organizational settings in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian business culture, 'diretivas vagas' may reflect a more collaborative or flexible management style, while in American contexts it might suggest poor leadership or lack of clarity. The phrase is particularly common in tech companies and startups that emphasize autonomy and self-direction.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy orders; hand-wavy directive
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