work assignment
[/wɜːrk əˈsaɪnmənt/]
nounpl: work assignments
atribuição de trabalho
1. A task or project that is given to an employee or worker to complete
My manager gave me a new work assignment to complete by Friday.
Meu gerente me deu uma nova atribuição de trabalho para completar até sexta-feira.
2. The allocation of duties or responsibilities to a specific person or team
The work assignment process ensures that tasks are distributed fairly among team members.
O processo de atribuição de trabalho garante que as tarefas sejam distribuídas equitativamente entre os membros da equipe.
3. A formal notification or agreement detailing the work to be performed
She received a written work assignment outlining her responsibilities for the project.
Ela recebeu uma atribuição de trabalho por escrito descrevendo suas responsabilidades no projeto.
In Brazilian corporate culture, work assignments are typically formalized through meetings or written communication. The term 'atribuição de trabalho' is widely used in HR and management contexts. In the USA, this concept is central to performance management systems and is often tracked through project management tools. Clear work assignments are considered essential for accountability and productivity in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
take on a work assignment
delegate a work assignment
manage work assignments
have a lot on one's plate
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