unregulated selection
[/ˌʌnˈrɛɡjuleɪtɪd səˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: unregulated selections
seleção não regulamentada
1. A process of choosing or selecting individuals, items, or candidates without formal rules, oversight, or regulatory guidelines
The hiring process suffered from unregulated selection, leading to inconsistent and biased decisions.
O processo de contratação sofreu com a seleção não regulamentada, resultando em decisões inconsistentes e tendenciosas.
2. In biology and evolution, natural selection occurring without human intervention or control mechanisms
Unregulated selection in the wild population led to unexpected genetic variations.
A seleção não regulamentada na população selvagem levou a variações genéticas inesperadas.
3. Any choice-making process that lacks standardized procedures, compliance rules, or quality control measures
The jury criticized the unregulated selection of suppliers for the public project.
O júri criticou a seleção não regulamentada de fornecedores para o projeto público.
The term is primarily used in formal and professional contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in discussions about corporate governance, HR practices, scientific methodology, and regulatory compliance. In Brazil, there is growing emphasis on 'seleção regulamentada' in public and private sectors due to increased focus on transparency and anti-corruption measures. In the USA, the term often appears in legal and compliance discussions related to fair hiring practices and equal opportunity employment.
Related Idioms & Phrases
survival of the fittest (in unregulated selection contexts)
picking and choosing without rules
wild west selection process
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