workable system
[ˈwɜːrkəbəl ˈsɪstəm]
noun phrasepl: workable systems
sistema viável
1. a practical and functional system that can be effectively implemented and operated to achieve desired results
After months of testing, the team finally developed a workable system for managing inventory.
Após meses de testes, a equipe finalmente desenvolveu um sistema viável para gerenciar o inventário.
2. a method or procedure that is capable of functioning adequately despite potential limitations
Although not perfect, this budget allocation is a workable system for the company.
Embora não seja perfeito, este sistema de alocação de orçamento é viável para a empresa.
In Brazilian business culture, the phrase 'sistema viável' is frequently used in corporate meetings and project planning discussions. Americans often use this expression to emphasize pragmatism and practical problem-solving, valuing solutions that work even if they're not ideal. In Portugal, the emphasis tends to be on whether the system is 'funcional' (functional) rather than just viable.
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