opposing goals
[/əˈpoʊzɪŋ ɡoʊlz/]
noun phrase
objetivos conflitantes
1. Goals or objectives that are in direct conflict with each other; aims that cannot be achieved simultaneously because they contradict one another
The two departments had opposing goals: one wanted to reduce costs while the other wanted to increase quality.
Os dois departamentos tinham objetivos conflitantes: um queria reduzir custos enquanto o outro queria aumentar a qualidade.
2. In sports, the goals scored by competing teams against each other
The match ended with opposing goals scored in the final minutes.
A partida terminou com gols marcados por times adversários nos minutos finais.
In Brazilian business culture, 'objetivos conflitantes' is frequently discussed in management and organizational contexts, reflecting the importance of goal alignment in corporate environments. The phrase is commonly used in negotiations and strategic planning meetings to identify areas of disagreement between stakeholders.
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