process-oriented work
[ˈprɑːses ˈɔrɪəntɪd wɜrk]
noun phrasepl: process-oriented works
trabalho orientado por processos
1. Work or tasks that prioritize following established procedures, methodologies, and workflows rather than focusing primarily on end results
The company emphasizes process-oriented work to ensure consistency and quality control across all departments.
A empresa enfatiza o trabalho orientado por processos para garantir consistência e controle de qualidade em todos os departamentos.
2. An organizational approach where adherence to procedures and standardized methods is valued as much as or more than achieving specific outcomes
In process-oriented work environments, documentation and compliance are critical components of success.
Em ambientes de trabalho orientados por processos, a documentação e conformidade são componentes críticos do sucesso.
This term reflects corporate management philosophies that gained prominence with quality control movements (TQM, ISO standards) and became especially prevalent in manufacturing and regulated industries. In Brazil, process-oriented approaches are valued in large corporations and government institutions, reflecting an emphasis on standardization and compliance. In the USA, there's ongoing tension between process-oriented and results-oriented work cultures, with tech startups typically favoring the latter while traditional corporations favor the former.
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