unsuccessful directive
[/ˌʌn.səkˈsɛs.fəl dɪˈrɛk.tɪv/]
noun phrasepl: unsuccessful directives
diretiva malsucedida
1. An order, instruction, or official guidance that fails to achieve its intended purpose or goals
The unsuccessful directive to reduce costs by 50% led to employee layoffs without improving efficiency.
A diretiva malsucedida de reduzir custos em 50% resultou em demissões de funcionários sem melhorar a eficiência.
2. A formal command or policy that does not produce the desired results or fails in its implementation
The government's unsuccessful directive on environmental compliance was ignored by most manufacturers.
A diretiva malsucedida do governo sobre conformidade ambiental foi ignorada pela maioria dos fabricantes.
In Brazilian business culture, unsuccessful directives are often attributed to poor communication or resistance to change from lower levels of management. In corporate USA, such failures are typically documented and reviewed in post-mortem meetings to identify systemic problems.
NYC Slang
a flop directive; a bust order
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