performance measures

[/pərˈfɔːrməns ˈmɛʒərz/]
nounpl: performance measures
métricas de desempenho
1. Quantifiable indicators or metrics used to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and results of an individual, team, department, or organization against predetermined goals or standards
The company tracks performance measures such as sales revenue, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity.
A empresa rastreia métricas de desempenho como receita de vendas, satisfação do cliente e produtividade dos funcionários.
2. Specific benchmarks or KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) used in performance management systems to assess and monitor progress
Our performance measures for this quarter include reducing project completion time by 20% and improving quality ratings.
Nossas métricas de desempenho para este trimestre incluem reduzir o tempo de conclusão do projeto em 20% e melhorar as avaliações de qualidade.
3. Tools and frameworks used in business operations and human resources to evaluate success and drive organizational improvement
The HR department implemented new performance measures to better evaluate employee contributions and potential.
O departamento de RH implementou novas métricas de desempenho para avaliar melhor as contribuições e o potencial dos funcionários.
In Brazilian business culture, performance measures have become increasingly important with the adoption of American management practices. Large corporations and multinational companies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro commonly implement performance measurement systems aligned with global standards. This reflects Brazil's integration into international business practices, where data-driven decision-making and quantifiable results are highly valued in corporate environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
performance metricsKPIs (Key Performance Indicators)performance indicatorsperformance evaluation measuresperformance standardsbenchmarksperformance criteria
Antonyms / Antônimos
subjective assessmentsarbitrary evaluationsunmeasurable criteria

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métricas de desempenho
Most common term used in business and corporate contexts across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
métricas de performance
Common usage in corporate environments; sometimes uses English term directly
São Paulo
indicadores de desempenho
Frequently used in financial and management consulting; alternative formal term
Portugal
indicadores de desempenho
Preferred term in Portuguese business environment; 'métricas de desempenho' also acceptable

Related Words

performance managementKPIscorecardevaluationassessmentmetricsbenchmarkingdashboardaccountabilityresults-oriented

Related Idioms & Phrases

hitting the metrics
meeting performance targets
keeping score
measuring up
raising the bar
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