1. A distinct business division or department within an organization that manages its own operations and has specific functional responsibilities
The company restructured its operating units to improve efficiency and accountability.
A empresa reestruturou suas unidades operacionais para melhorar a eficiência e a responsabilidade.
2. A functional component or system that performs specific operations within a larger organization or machine
Each operating unit in the manufacturing facility operates independently with its own management team.
Cada unidade operacional na instalação de fabricação opera independentemente com sua própria equipe de gestão.