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“Công ty quyết định tinh gọn bộ máy để giảm chi phí.”
The company decided to streamline operations to cut costs.
To make an organization more efficient by reducing unnecessary personnel, processes, or resources.
Sau khi tinh gọn bộ máy, năng suất lao động tăng 20%.
After streamlining operations, labor productivity increased by 20%.
Họ tinh gọn bộ máy bằng cách loại bỏ các phòng ban trùng lặp.
They streamlined operations by eliminating duplicate departments.
Commonly used in corporate restructuring contexts. The phrase implies both efficiency gains and potential workforce reductions.
Avoid translating 'tinh gọn bộ máy' as 'refine the machine' or 'optimize the organization' in isolation. The phrase specifically implies structural changes to improve efficiency, often through personnel reductions.
Use 'tinh gọn bộ máy' for structural changes in organizations. For personal efficiency, use 'tinh gọn công việc' (streamline work) or 'tối ưu hóa thời gian' (optimize time).
Compound of 'tinh gọn' (to streamline, optimize) + 'bộ máy' (organization, machinery). 'Tinh gọn' derives from Sino-Vietnamese 'tinh' (精, refined) + 'gọn' (compact), while 'bộ máy' combines 'bộ' (structure) + 'máy' (machine). The phrase emerged in Vietnamese business discourse in the 2000s as organizations adopted lean management principles.
Primarily used in formal business contexts. Often implies restructuring that may involve layoffs. The phrase carries neutral to slightly negative connotations regarding workforce impact, though the efficiency gains are viewed positively.