narrow objectives

[ˈnæroʊ əbˈdʒɛktɪvz]
noun phrase
objetivos estreitos
1. specific, limited goals or targets with a restricted scope or focus
The company's narrow objectives prevented them from exploring new market opportunities.
Os objetivos estreitos da empresa impediram que explorassem novas oportunidades de mercado.
2. goals that are focused on a particular area without considering broader implications or alternative approaches
Setting narrow objectives can lead to tunnel vision in strategic planning.
Estabelecer objetivos estreitos pode levar a uma visão de túnel no planejamento estratégico.
3. limited targets that lack breadth or comprehensive vision
The team's narrow objectives failed to address the company's long-term sustainability.
Os objetivos estreitos da equipe falharam em abordar a sustentabilidade de longo prazo da empresa.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and American business contexts to critique strategic planning that lacks foresight or adaptability. In corporate environments, managers are often encouraged to move beyond narrow objectives to embrace broader, more sustainable business strategies that consider market dynamics and long-term viability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited goalsrestricted objectivesspecific targetsfocused aimsconstrained goals
Antonyms / Antônimos
broad objectivescomprehensive goalswide-ranging aimsexpansive targetsholistic objectives

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivos estreitos
Standard usage in business and academic contexts
São Paulo
objetivos limitados
Commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
objetivos restritos
Alternative usage in professional settings
Portugal
objetivos limitados
Standard Portuguese usage, similar to Brazilian but sometimes more formal

Related Words

strategic planninggoal settingscope limitationscope creepvision statementmission

Related Idioms & Phrases

tunnel vision
missing the big picture
can't see the forest for the trees
putting all eggs in one basket
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