uncoordinated units
[/ˌʌnkoʊˈɔrdɪneɪtɪd ˈjunɪts/]
nounpl: uncoordinated units
unidades descoordinadas
1. Separate entities, teams, or departments that do not work together effectively or systematically; groups lacking synchronized planning or communication
The disaster relief efforts were hampered by uncoordinated units from different agencies.
Os esforços de assistência após o desastre foram prejudicados por unidades descoordinadas de diferentes agências.
2. In military context, combat forces or armed units that lack unified command or strategic alignment
The army's weakness stemmed from uncoordinated units operating without clear leadership.
A fraqueza do exército provinha de unidades descoordinadas operando sem liderança clara.
3. In organizational contexts, divisions or teams that fail to align their objectives, processes, or communication
The company's uncoordinated units led to redundant work and inefficiency.
As unidades descoordinadas da empresa levaram a trabalho redundante e ineficiência.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian business discourse to criticize inefficient organizational structures. In military and government contexts, 'unidades descoordinadas' often carries implications of systemic dysfunction. The concept reflects broader discussions about modernizing institutional coordination and breaking down organizational silos in both Brazilian and international contexts.
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