undefined tasks
[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd tæsks/]
noun phrasepl: undefined tasks
tarefas indefinidas
1. Work assignments or activities that lack clear objectives, scope, deadlines, or specifications
The project failed because the team was given undefined tasks without proper guidelines.
O projeto falhou porque a equipe recebeu tarefas indefinidas sem diretrizes adequadas.
2. Job responsibilities that have not been clearly communicated or documented
Employees struggled with undefined tasks that kept changing throughout the week.
Os funcionários enfrentaram dificuldades com tarefas indefinidas que mudavam constantemente durante a semana.
In Brazilian workplace culture, undefined tasks are a common source of frustration and are often attributed to poor management communication. The phrase is frequently used in business contexts to highlight the importance of clear documentation and delegation practices. In the USA, this term is prevalent in corporate discussions about project management and agile methodologies.
NYC Slang
jobs with no clear direction / fuzzy tasks
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