provisional assignment
[prə-ˈvi-zhə-nəl ə-ˈsīn-mənt]
nounpl: provisional assignments
atribuição provisória
1. A temporary allocation of a task, role, or responsibility to a person or entity, subject to change or confirmation
The provisional assignment of the project manager was confirmed after a three-month evaluation period.
A atribuição provisória do gerente de projeto foi confirmada após um período de avaliação de três meses.
2. In legal or administrative contexts, a tentative or conditional transfer of rights, duties, or property pending final approval
The provisional assignment of the patent allowed the company to use the technology while awaiting final registration.
A atribuição provisória da patente permitiu que a empresa utilizasse a tecnologia enquanto aguardava o registro final.
3. In employment, a temporary job placement or posting that may become permanent
Her provisional assignment to the London office lasted six months before becoming permanent.
Sua atribuição provisória ao escritório de Londres durou seis meses antes de se tornar permanente.
In Brazilian corporate culture, provisional assignments are common for testing employee performance or organizational fit before making permanent decisions. This practice is prevalent in multinational companies and government agencies. In Portugal and other European contexts, provisional assignments may have stricter legal implications regarding employee rights and protections.
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