managerial inefficiency
[mæn-ə-ˈjir-ē-əl ɪn-ə-ˈfɪʃ-ən-sē]
nounpl: managerial inefficiencies
ineficiência gerencial
1. lack of competence, effectiveness, or productivity in management; the failure of managers to organize resources, make timely decisions, or lead teams properly
The company's decline was largely due to managerial inefficiency and poor strategic planning.
O declínio da empresa foi amplamente devido à ineficiência gerencial e à deficiente estratégia de planejamento.
2. wasteful use of time, money, or personnel by management; organizational dysfunction caused by poor leadership
Managerial inefficiency resulted in project delays and budget overruns.
A ineficiência gerencial resultou em atrasos de projetos e exceções orçamentárias.
In Brazilian business culture, managerial inefficiency is often cited as a key factor in organizational failures. The term is frequently used in corporate performance reviews, business school discussions, and economic analyses. In the USA, this phrase is common in management consulting, MBA programs, and corporate restructuring contexts. Both cultures associate the term with accountability and the need for leadership development.
NYC Slang
bad management / incompetent leadership
Related Idioms & Phrases
a ship without a captain (referring to management failure)
all talk and no action (ineffective management)
throwing money down the drain (wasteful management)
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