occupational roles
[/ˌɒkjuˈpeɪʃənəl roʊlz/]
nounpl: occupational roles
papéis ocupacionais
1. Specific positions, responsibilities, and functions that individuals hold within their profession or workplace
Different occupational roles in a hospital include doctors, nurses, and administrative staff.
Diferentes papéis ocupacionais em um hospital incluem médicos, enfermeiros e pessoal administrativo.
2. The expected behaviors, duties, and social positions associated with a particular job or profession
Understanding occupational roles is essential for workplace hierarchy and productivity.
Compreender os papéis ocupacionais é essencial para a hierarquia e produtividade do trabalho.
3. The identity and expectations that society assigns to people based on their profession or work
Occupational roles shape how people perceive themselves and are perceived by others.
Os papéis ocupacionais moldam como as pessoas se percebem e são percebidas pelos outros.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, occupational roles are central to personal identity and social status. In Brazil, professional hierarchy is often more formal and defined, while in the USA there is emphasis on flexibility and role-switching. The term is widely used in HR, sociology, and organizational psychology fields.
NYC Slang
gig / job / position
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