rational delegation
[/ˈræʃənəl ˌdɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/]
nounpl: rational delegations
delegação racional
1. The practice of assigning tasks or responsibilities to others based on logical analysis, skill assessment, and objective criteria rather than arbitrary or emotional factors
The project manager practiced rational delegation by assigning tasks based on each team member's expertise and workload capacity.
O gerente de projeto praticou delegação racional ao atribuir tarefas com base na expertise e capacidade de trabalho de cada membro da equipe.
2. A management approach that distributes work efficiently using reason and evidence to determine who is best suited for specific assignments
Through rational delegation, the CEO ensured that complex financial decisions were handled by qualified professionals.
Através da delegação racional, a CEO garantiu que decisões financeiras complexas fossem tratadas por profissionais qualificados.
In Brazilian corporate culture, rational delegation is increasingly valued as organizations adopt modern management practices and lean methodologies. It reflects a shift from traditional hierarchical, relationship-based decision-making toward more merit-based and data-driven approaches. In the USA, this concept is fundamental to contemporary business school teaching and leadership development programs.
Related Idioms & Phrases
put the right person in the right place
delegate to the best person for the job
match the task to the talent
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