reactive solutions
[/riˈæktɪv səˈluːʃənz/]
nounpl: reactive solutions
soluções reativas
1. Approaches or fixes implemented in response to problems that have already occurred, rather than preventing them beforehand
The company relied on reactive solutions instead of implementing preventive measures.
A empresa dependia de soluções reativas em vez de implementar medidas preventivas.
2. In chemistry and materials science, solutions that readily undergo chemical reactions or processes
Reactive solutions were used in the laboratory experiment to accelerate the reaction rate.
Soluções reativas foram usadas no experimento de laboratório para acelerar a taxa de reação.
3. In business and project management, quick fixes or temporary remedies developed after issues arise
Management decided to move away from reactive solutions and adopt a more strategic approach.
A administração decidiu afastar-se de soluções reativas e adotar uma abordagem mais estratégica.
The term 'reactive solutions' is widely used in both American and Brazilian business cultures as a criticism of inefficient management practices. In Brazil, companies increasingly emphasize moving away from 'soluções reativas' toward more proactive, strategic planning. In the USA, this term is particularly prevalent in tech startups and agile development discussions, often framed negatively as something to avoid for long-term success.
NYC Slang
quick patch job / band-aid fix
Related Idioms & Phrases
putting out fires
closing the barn door after the horse has bolted
treating the symptom, not the cause
firefighting approach
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