piecemeal approaches
[ˈpiːsmiːl əˈproʊtʃɪz]
noun phrase
abordagens fragmentadas
1. Methods or strategies that address problems or situations in separate, disconnected steps rather than as a whole; incremental solutions lacking comprehensive planning
The government's piecemeal approaches to healthcare reform have failed to address the systemic issues.
As abordagens fragmentadas do governo para a reforma da saúde falharam em resolver os problemas sistêmicos.
2. Gradual or partial implementation of solutions without an integrated overall plan
Rather than implementing piecemeal approaches, we need a comprehensive strategy.
Em vez de implementar abordagens fragmentadas, precisamos de uma estratégia abrangente.
This term is commonly used in American corporate and policy discussions to criticize inefficient problem-solving. In Brazilian Portuguese business contexts, 'abordagens fragmentadas' carries the same negative connotation, suggesting lack of strategic vision and coordination. The concept reflects modern management philosophy's emphasis on integrated, data-driven decision-making rather than reactive, compartmentalized solutions.
NYC Slang
piecemeal; choppy approach; hit-or-miss strategy
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting out fires one at a time
solving problems in bits and pieces
treating symptoms rather than the disease
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