management support

[/ˈmænɪdʒmənt səˈpɔːrt/]
noun phrase
apoio da gestão
1. Assistance, backing, or endorsement provided by managers or executives to facilitate project success, organizational change, or employee initiatives
The project succeeded because it had strong management support from the C-suite.
O projeto teve sucesso porque contou com forte apoio da gestão da alta administração.
2. Resources, funding, and authorization allocated by management to enable departmental or organizational objectives
Without management support, the team couldn't implement the new software system.
Sem o apoio da gestão, a equipe não conseguiria implementar o novo sistema de software.
3. Active participation and commitment from senior leaders in strategic initiatives or organizational transformation
Management support is critical for successful digital transformation initiatives.
O apoio da gestão é crítico para iniciativas bem-sucedidas de transformação digital.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, management support is considered essential for project success and organizational change. In Brazil, hierarchical organizational structures make management endorsement particularly important for legitimizing initiatives. In the USA, management support is often formalized through executive sponsorship models and is a key metric in change management frameworks.
NYC Slang
exec buy-in
Synonyms / Sinônimos
executive backingmanagerial endorsementleadership supportorganizational backingsenior management backing
Antonyms / Antônimos
management oppositionlack of supportmanagement resistanceexecutive indifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio da gestão
Standard term used in business and organizational contexts
General Brazilian
apoio da administração
Alternative, slightly more formal variant
São Paulo
apoio gerencial
Common in corporate environments
Portugal
apoio da gestão
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard business terminology

Related Words

sponsorshipendorsementauthorizationexecutive commitmentorganizational buy-instakeholder engagementstrategic alignment

Related Idioms & Phrases

have the backing of management
get management's green light
win management support
secure executive sponsorship
earn management's blessing
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