process-based standards

[/ˈprɑːses beɪst ˈstændərdz/]
nounpl: process-based standards
normas baseadas em processos
1. Standards that focus on evaluating the methods, procedures, and workflows used to achieve outcomes rather than measuring the final results themselves
The company implemented process-based standards to ensure consistent quality in manufacturing procedures.
A empresa implementou normas baseadas em processos para garantir consistência de qualidade nos procedimentos de fabricação.
2. In education, standards that emphasize how students learn and the instructional methods used, rather than solely on test scores and achievement outcomes
Process-based standards in language teaching focus on communication strategies rather than just grammar accuracy.
As normas baseadas em processos no ensino de idiomas focam em estratégias de comunicação em vez de apenas na precisão gramatical.
3. Regulatory or compliance requirements that specify how activities must be conducted to meet legal or organizational requirements
ISO certification requires process-based standards for quality management systems.
A certificação ISO exige normas baseadas em processos para sistemas de gestão de qualidade.
Process-based standards have gained prominence in both Brazilian and American contexts since the early 2000s, particularly in education reform and quality management. In Brazil, they are often discussed alongside outcome-based standards as part of debates about assessment methods in higher education and vocational training. In the USA, process-based standards reflect a shift from high-stakes testing toward more holistic evaluation methods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
procedural standardsprocess standardsmethod-based standardsworkflow standards
Antonyms / Antônimos
outcome-based standardsresults-based standardsperformance standardsachievement standards

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
normas baseadas em processos
Standard formal usage in business and education contexts
São Paulo
padrões de processo
Alternative term commonly used in industrial and manufacturing sectors
Portugal
normas baseadas em processos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in formal quality management and ISO contexts
General English (USA)
process-based standards
Widely used in educational reform, quality management, and regulatory contexts

Related Words

standardsquality assuranceprocedurescomplianceworkflowmethodologybest practicesoutcome-based standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

focus on the journey, not just the destination
it's not just about the bottom line
the devil is in the details
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