unethical benchmarks
[ʌn'ɛθɪkəl 'bɛnʃmɑrks]
nounpl: unethical benchmarks
parâmetros antiéticos
1. Performance standards, metrics, or reference points that are established or measured through morally wrong, dishonest, or corrupt methods
The company was accused of using unethical benchmarks to justify their wage cuts.
A empresa foi acusada de usar parâmetros antiéticos para justificar seus cortes salariais.
2. Comparative measures that involve deception, fraud, or violation of professional standards in business or research
The researcher's unethical benchmarks included data manipulation and plagiarism.
Os parâmetros antiéticos do pesquisador incluíram manipulação de dados e plágio.
3. Standards of conduct or performance that violate moral principles or professional codes of ethics
Setting unethical benchmarks undermines trust in the industry.
Estabelecer parâmetros antiéticos compromete a confiança na indústria.
In both Brazilian and American business culture, 'unethical benchmarks' is a serious term used in corporate governance, compliance discussions, and professional ethics training. It gained prominence particularly after major corporate scandals. In Brazil, discussions around unethical benchmarks are increasingly common in organizations adopting international compliance standards (SOX, LGPD). The term reflects growing concerns about corporate transparency and accountability in both markets.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cooking the books (manipulating benchmarks)
setting the bar low (establishing inadequate benchmarks)
moving the goalposts (changing benchmarks unfairly)
comparing apples to oranges (using incomparable unethical benchmarks)
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