unspecified goal
[/ˌʌnspɛsɪfaɪd ɡoʊl/]
noun phrasepl: unspecified goals
objetivo não especificado
1. A target or aim that has not been clearly defined, stated, or made explicit
The project failed because the team was working toward an unspecified goal.
O projeto fracassou porque a equipe estava trabalhando em direção a um objetivo não especificado.
2. An ambiguous or vague intended outcome without clear parameters or details
Without clear metrics, the company was pursuing an unspecified goal that nobody fully understood.
Sem métricas claras, a empresa perseguia um objetivo não especificado que ninguém entendia completamente.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, having unspecified goals is generally viewed negatively as it leads to miscommunication and project failure. Brazilian corporate environments emphasize 'metas claras' (clear goals), while American companies stress 'SMART goals' (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
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