position distribution

[pə-ˈzi-shən ˌdis-trə-ˈbyü-shən]
nounpl: position distributions
distribuição de posições
1. The allocation or arrangement of people, resources, or objects across different locations, roles, or levels within an organization or system
The position distribution of employees across regional offices affects operational efficiency.
A distribuição de posições dos funcionários entre os escritórios regionais afeta a eficiência operacional.
2. In statistics or physics, the probability distribution describing the spatial location or arrangement of particles or data points
The position distribution of atoms in the crystal lattice determines its properties.
A distribuição de posições dos átomos na rede cristalina determina suas propriedades.
3. In business and HR contexts, the spread or assignment of job titles and employment levels within a workforce
Management reviewed the position distribution to ensure equitable career advancement opportunities.
A gestão revisou a distribuição de posições para garantir oportunidades equitativas de avanço na carreira.
This term is primarily used in professional, organizational, and scientific contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly found in HR documents and organizational management discussions. The term reflects the importance placed on equitable allocation of roles and resources in modern organizational structures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
allocation of positionsjob distributionspatial distributionpositional arrangementrole assignment
Antonyms / Antônimos
position concentrationcentralization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
distribuição de posições
Standard term used in corporate and academic contexts
Portugal
distribuição de cargos
Alternative phrasing emphasizing job titles/positions
Business contexts (Brazil/Portugal)
alocação de postos
More formal variant in organizational management

Related Words

distributionpositioningallocationorganizational structurestaffing planprobability distribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

position distribution across the board
even position distribution
position distribution strategy
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