operational authority
[/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl ɔːˈθɒrɪti/]
nounpl: operational authorities
autoridade operacional
1. The power or right to make decisions and direct operations within a specific domain or organization
The regional manager has operational authority over all branch locations in the district.
O gerente regional tem autoridade operacional sobre todos os locais da filial no distrito.
2. The delegated responsibility and control to execute tactical decisions in military or emergency operations
The commander was granted operational authority to direct military units in the field.
O comandante recebeu autoridade operacional para dirigir unidades militares no campo.
3. Legal or administrative jurisdiction to oversee day-to-day business functions and management
The CEO delegated operational authority to the COO for handling routine business matters.
O CEO delegou autoridade operacional ao COO para lidar com assuntos rotineiros de negócios.
The term is widely used in Brazilian corporate culture, military institutions, and public administration. It reflects hierarchical organizational structures common in both Brazilian and American business environments, emphasizing clear chains of command and delegated responsibilities in large organizations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
grant operational authority
exercise operational authority
delegate operational authority
maintain operational authority
within one's operational authority
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