task structure
[/tæsk ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: task structures
estrutura de tarefa
1. The organized framework or arrangement of elements that compose a task, including its goals, subtasks, dependencies, and required resources
A clear task structure helps team members understand what needs to be done and in what order.
Uma estrutura de tarefa clara ajuda os membros da equipe a entender o que precisa ser feito e em que ordem.
2. In organizational psychology and management, the design of how a task is broken down into components and how those components relate to one another
The task structure of the project was hierarchical, with primary objectives branching into secondary and tertiary goals.
A estrutura de tarefa do projeto era hierárquica, com objetivos primários se ramificando em metas secundárias e terciárias.
3. In cognitive science and education, the way a learning or problem-solving task is organized to facilitate understanding and completion
Research shows that a well-designed task structure improves student engagement and learning outcomes.
A pesquisa mostra que uma estrutura de tarefa bem projetada melhora o engajamento e os resultados de aprendizagem dos alunos.
The concept of task structure is particularly important in American and Brazilian corporate culture, where project management methodologies emphasize clear organization and decomposition of work. In Brazil, this term is increasingly used in agile and lean management frameworks. The understanding of task structure varies across industries, with manufacturing and software development having particularly well-defined approaches.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down a task into its component parts
establish a clear task structure
hierarchical task structure
flat task structure
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