unified responsibility
[/ˈjuːnɪfaɪd rɪˈspɒnsəbɪləti/]
nounpl: unified responsibilities
responsabilidade unificada
1. A single, consolidated accountability assigned to one person, department, or entity for a particular task, project, or function
The new management structure established unified responsibility for quality control across all departments.
A nova estrutura de gestão estabeleceu responsabilidade unificada pelo controle de qualidade em todos os departamentos.
2. The principle of consolidating multiple related responsibilities into one clear chain of command or accountability structure
Unified responsibility ensures that there is no confusion about who is accountable for the project's success.
A responsabilidade unificada garante que não haja confusão sobre quem é responsável pelo sucesso do projeto.
3. In legal or organizational contexts, the centralization of liability and decision-making authority
The board voted for unified responsibility in financial matters to streamline operations.
O conselho votou pela responsabilidade unificada em assuntos financeiros para simplificar as operações.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese corporate environments, particularly in discussions of organizational restructuring and management best practices. In the USA, it reflects modern management philosophy emphasizing clear accountability. In Brazil, the concept aligns with hierarchical organizational structures while also reflecting contemporary trends toward leaner, more efficient management models.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the buck stops here
one person, one responsibility
clear lines of responsibility
end-to-end accountability
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