poorly-founded decision
[ˈpʊrli ˈfaʊndɪd dɪˈsɪʒən]
noun phrasepl: poorly-founded decisions
decisão mal fundamentada
1. a choice or conclusion made without adequate evidence, reasoning, or logical basis
The CEO's poorly-founded decision to expand into that market without market research resulted in significant losses.
A decisão mal fundamentada do CEO de expandir para aquele mercado sem pesquisa de mercado resultou em perdas significativas.
2. a judgment that lacks solid support or justification
His poorly-founded decision to trust the investment scheme proved disastrous.
Sua decisão mal fundamentada de confiar no esquema de investimento provou ser desastrosa.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, poorly-founded decisions are often criticized in corporate environments. In Brazil, there is cultural emphasis on consensus-building before major decisions, making poorly-founded decisions particularly frowned upon in group settings. In the USA, quick decision-making is sometimes valued, but poorly-founded decisions are still viewed negatively when they lack analytical rigor.
NYC Slang
half-baked decision
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