values alignment

[ˈvæljuːz əˈlaɪnmənt]
noun
alinhamento de valores
1. The state of agreement or harmony between personal, organizational, or societal values and actions, beliefs, or goals
The company achieved values alignment when all employees understood and acted according to its core principles.
A empresa alcançou alinhamento de valores quando todos os funcionários compreenderam e agiram de acordo com seus princípios fundamentais.
2. A process or practice of ensuring that decisions, behaviors, and strategies are consistent with stated principles and beliefs
Values alignment is critical in leadership to maintain employee trust and organizational integrity.
O alinhamento de valores é crítico na liderança para manter a confiança dos funcionários e a integridade organizacional.
3. The compatibility between two parties' ethical standards, priorities, or fundamental beliefs
Before partnering, the firms assessed values alignment to ensure a successful collaboration.
Antes de fazer parceria, as empresas avaliaram o alinhamento de valores para garantir uma colaboração bem-sucedida.
The concept of 'values alignment' has become increasingly important in both American and Brazilian corporate environments, reflecting a global shift toward purpose-driven business and authentic leadership. In Brazil, there is particular emphasis on 'values alignment' in discussions about social responsibility (responsabilidade social) and sustainable business practices (práticas sustentáveis). The term is widely used in organizational psychology, management consulting, and leadership development contexts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
value congruenceethical alignmentprinciple alignmentmoral consistencyideological harmony
Antonyms / Antônimos
values misalignmentvalue discordethical inconsistencymoral conflictprinciple contradiction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
alinhamento de valores
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
São Paulo
alinhamento de valores / consonância de valores
Corporate and business contexts often use this term in multinational companies
Rio de Janeiro
alinhamento de valores
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
alinhamento de valores / consonância de valores
Similar usage to Brazil, though sometimes 'harmonização de valores' is used

Related Words

corporate valuesorganizational culturemission statementethical standardsintegrityauthenticitycongruence

Related Idioms & Phrases

walking the walk and talking the talk
practice what you preach
estar na mesma sintonia
estar do mesmo lado
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