objective-based management

[/əbˈdʒɛktɪv beɪst ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun
gestão baseada em objetivos
1. A management approach that focuses on establishing clear, measurable objectives and aligning organizational activities to achieve them, emphasizing results and performance metrics.
The company implemented objective-based management to increase accountability across all departments.
A empresa implementou gestão baseada em objetivos para aumentar a responsabilidade em todos os departamentos.
2. A performance-driven system where employees and teams work towards predetermined goals with defined timelines and success criteria.
Under objective-based management, each team member knew exactly what they needed to accomplish by the end of the quarter.
Sob a gestão baseada em objetivos, cada membro da equipe sabia exatamente o que precisava realizar até o final do trimestre.
Objective-based management became prominent in Brazilian corporate culture during the 1990s-2000s as multinational corporations expanded their operations. It remains a standard practice in larger organizations and is heavily emphasized in business schools. The methodology appeals to both traditional hierarchical structures and modern agile environments, making it widely adopted across sectors in Brazil and the USA. In Portugal, similar practices exist but often under different nomenclature reflecting European management traditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
management by objectives (MBO)results-oriented managementgoal-based managementperformance-based managementoutcomes-focused management
Antonyms / Antônimos
process-based managementactivity-based managementtask-oriented management

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gestão baseada em objetivos
Standard term used in corporate and academic contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
gestão por objetivos
Common abbreviation used in business environments; more concise form preferred in fast-paced corporate settings
Rio de Janeiro
gestão baseada em metas
Alternative terminology emphasizing 'metas' (targets/goals) instead of 'objetivos'
Portugal
gestão por objetivos
Standard European Portuguese term; often abbreviated as GPO in management literature

Related Words

key performance indicators (KPI)organizational goalsperformance metricsstrategic planningaccountabilityperformance evaluationgoal-setting

Related Idioms & Phrases

hitting your targets
meeting objectives
staying on goal
results-driven approach
keeping your eye on the prize
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