operational role
[/ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənəl roʊl/]
nounpl: operational roles
papel operacional
1. A specific function or position within an organization responsible for day-to-day activities and execution of business processes
Her operational role involves managing the production schedule and coordinating with different departments.
Seu papel operacional envolve gerenciar a programação de produção e coordenar com diferentes departamentos.
2. A designated responsibility in a military or business context focused on tactical implementation rather than strategy
The general assigned him an operational role in the field command center.
O general lhe atribuiu um papel operacional no centro de comando em campo.
3. A practical function that involves hands-on execution and direct management of resources
In her operational role, she oversees inventory management and logistics.
Em seu papel operacional, ela supervisiona a gestão de inventário e logística.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'papel operacional' is commonly distinguished from 'papel estratégico' to differentiate between execution-focused positions and strategic leadership roles. This distinction reflects the hierarchical nature of many Brazilian organizations where operational and strategic functions are clearly separated. In the USA, the term is widely used in military and civilian contexts to describe practical, implementation-focused positions as opposed to planning or advisory roles.
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