uninformed decision-making

[/ˌʌnɪnˈfɔrmd dɪˈsɪʒən ˈmeɪkɪŋ/]
noun
tomada de decisão desinformada
1. The process of making choices or decisions without adequate knowledge, research, or information about the subject matter
The uninformed decision-making by the board led to significant financial losses.
A tomada de decisão desinformada pela diretoria resultou em perdas financeiras significativas.
2. Decision-making based on incomplete, inaccurate, or biased information rather than facts
Uninformed decision-making in healthcare can have serious consequences for patients.
A tomada de decisão desinformada na saúde pode ter consequências graves para os pacientes.
In Brazilian business and academic contexts, 'tomada de decisão desinformada' is frequently discussed in management courses and corporate governance. The phrase reflects growing emphasis on data-driven decision-making in modern organizations. In the USA, this concept is particularly relevant in discussions about corporate accountability, healthcare policy, and public administration.
NYC Slang
flying blind
Synonyms / Sinônimos
reckless decision-makinghasty decision-makingill-advised decision-makingblind decision-makingdecision-making in the dark
Antonyms / Antônimos
informed decision-makingevidence-based decision-makingwell-researched decision-makingstrategic decision-making

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomada de decisão desinformada
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
decisão no chute
More colloquial expression meaning 'decision made on a whim'
São Paulo
tomada de decisão sem dados
Business-oriented variant emphasizing lack of data
Portugal
tomada de decisão desinformada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal usage preferred

Related Words

lack of informationpoor judgmentrisk assessmentdue diligenceinformation gapcognitive bias

Related Idioms & Phrases

shooting in the dark
flying blind
making a shot in the dark
jumping to conclusions
acting on incomplete information
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