makeshift decisions
[ˈmeɪkʃɪft dɪˈsɪʒənz]
noun phrase
decisões improvisadas
1. Quick, temporary decisions made with available resources or without proper planning, often as a temporary solution to an urgent problem
Due to the sudden crisis, the company had to make makeshift decisions to keep operations running.
Devido à crise súbita, a empresa teve que tomar decisões improvisadas para manter as operações funcionando.
2. Decisions that are not ideal or well-thought-out but serve as a stopgap measure in emergency situations
The team made makeshift decisions without consulting the board members.
O time tomou decisões improvisadas sem consultar os membros do conselho.
In Brazilian business culture, makeshift decisions are often viewed as pragmatic responses to bureaucratic delays or unexpected crises. They reflect the cultural value of 'jogo de cintura' (flexibility/adaptability). In the USA, such decisions may carry more negative connotations related to poor planning, though in crisis management they are often accepted as necessary.
NYC Slang
spur-of-the-moment calls
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