rigid scale
[ˈrɪdʒɪd skeɪl]
nounpl: rigid scales
escala rígida
1. A fixed, inflexible system of measurement, classification, or evaluation that does not allow for variation or adaptation to individual circumstances
The company uses a rigid scale for employee salaries that doesn't account for experience or performance.
A empresa usa uma escala rígida para salários de funcionários que não leva em conta experiência ou desempenho.
2. In zoology, scales that are immovable and do not overlap, characteristic of certain fish species
The fish has rigid scales that provide protection but limit flexibility.
O peixe tem escamas rígidas que fornecem proteção, mas limitam a flexibilidade.
3. A measurement tool with a fixed structure that cannot bend or flex
A rigid scale is useful for precise measurements in engineering applications.
Uma escala rígida é útil para medições precisas em aplicações de engenharia.
In Brazilian and American business contexts, 'rigid scale' is often criticized in modern management theory, with organizations increasingly favoring flexible compensation and evaluation systems. The term reflects tension between standardization and individual merit recognition in contemporary workplace discussions.
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