Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
exceed (the) brief
English answer:
to exceed one\'s authority
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exceed (the) brief
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Human Resources
Personnel Management
This is a manual about organization and organizational structure. This part illustrates how to manage employees and clearly define their job roles, descriptions, etc.
"Many people are unhappy if their jobs are not clearly defined. They worry about exceeding their brief, even if they suspect that their managers have no precise ideas about what they should be doing! On the other hand, tight job descriptions restrict organizational flexibility and reduce the scope for individual initiative and development."
Couldn't find an online clue, and it appears to be Indian English.
Thanks in advance.
"Many people are unhappy if their jobs are not clearly defined. They worry about exceeding their brief, even if they suspect that their managers have no precise ideas about what they should be doing! On the other hand, tight job descriptions restrict organizational flexibility and reduce the scope for individual initiative and development."
Couldn't find an online clue, and it appears to be Indian English.
Thanks in advance.
Responses
+1
3 mins
Travelin Ann
Native in English
&
English
Timely translations
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English, English to French
Related KudoZ points
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4
English term (edited):
exceed the brief
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to exceed one's authority
to do more than one is permitted
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Note added at 7 mins (2011-02-23 20:26:11 GMT)
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From Merriam-Webster
b : a specific instruction or responsibility <his brief was to strengthen the army>
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Note added at 7 mins (2011-02-23 20:26:11 GMT)
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From Merriam-Webster
b : a specific instruction or responsibility <his brief was to strengthen the army>
Note from asker:
| Many thanks, Travelin. May be it is about "authority", given the second part of the sentence stating lack of boundaries. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks."
4 mins
Stephanie Ezrol
United States
United States
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
United States
French to English, English to English
Native in: English
Works in: English, French to English, French Middle (ca.1400-1600) to English
Related KudoZ points
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12
exceed the briefing/job description
I am fairly sure that this is derived from UK English. The brief would refer to the briefing description of the job, or the job outline, or the limits of the job.
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Here's a nice description of a "job brief" which is a job description:
JOB BRIEF REQUIREMENTS
JOB BRIEF
Title: Technical Support Representative II
GENERAL INFORMATION
Job Brief Date: Date added to JOBS
Time-On-Title (TOA): 18 Months
Job Family: TI - Technical Inside
Union Affiliation: SBC Midwest & CWA District 4 Labor Union Code(s): 100
Location: SBC Midwest Region
Position Type: Full Time JobKey/JobCode: 01135311 JOBTITLEID = 121249
GENERAL DUTIES
Conducts analysis and troubleshooting via telephone for customers’ U-verse services.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Communicates with customers using in-depth interviews to solve U-verse service issues
2. Process trouble reports using mechanized systems
3. Coordinates the clearance/correction of trouble for IPTV, High Speed Internet Access, and VoIP services
http://www.cwalocal4250.org/executives/binarydata/TSR Job Br...
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Here's one from Australia:
Developing a job brief
Many organisations find it difficult to attract and select the right staff. In a skills short market, competition for the best talent is intense.
Addressing the following points may assist you to develop a robust job brief:
The Job
•Where does the role fit in the context of the wider organisation?
•What is the purpose of the role?
•What are the key responsibilities?
•How will performance be measured?
•Who does the role report to?
•Will the role manage others?
•Is the role an autonomous one?
•What training and development opportunities will be offered?
•What opportunities for career progression exist?
•Will the role require frequent travel?
http://www.shk.com.au/Employers/Developing_a_job_brief
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Note added at 8 mins (2011-02-23 20:26:52 GMT)
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Here's a nice description of a "job brief" which is a job description:
JOB BRIEF REQUIREMENTS
JOB BRIEF
Title: Technical Support Representative II
GENERAL INFORMATION
Job Brief Date: Date added to JOBS
Time-On-Title (TOA): 18 Months
Job Family: TI - Technical Inside
Union Affiliation: SBC Midwest & CWA District 4 Labor Union Code(s): 100
Location: SBC Midwest Region
Position Type: Full Time JobKey/JobCode: 01135311 JOBTITLEID = 121249
GENERAL DUTIES
Conducts analysis and troubleshooting via telephone for customers’ U-verse services.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
1. Communicates with customers using in-depth interviews to solve U-verse service issues
2. Process trouble reports using mechanized systems
3. Coordinates the clearance/correction of trouble for IPTV, High Speed Internet Access, and VoIP services
http://www.cwalocal4250.org/executives/binarydata/TSR Job Br...
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Note added at 11 mins (2011-02-23 20:30:19 GMT)
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Here's one from Australia:
Developing a job brief
Many organisations find it difficult to attract and select the right staff. In a skills short market, competition for the best talent is intense.
Addressing the following points may assist you to develop a robust job brief:
The Job
•Where does the role fit in the context of the wider organisation?
•What is the purpose of the role?
•What are the key responsibilities?
•How will performance be measured?
•Who does the role report to?
•Will the role manage others?
•Is the role an autonomous one?
•What training and development opportunities will be offered?
•What opportunities for career progression exist?
•Will the role require frequent travel?
http://www.shk.com.au/Employers/Developing_a_job_brief
Note from asker:
| Many thanks, Stephanie. |
+4
27 mins
Martin Riordan
Brazil
Brazil
Native in English
&
English
Brazil
Brazilian lawyer - 40+ years in Brazil
Native in: English (Variants: Scottish, British, UK, Irish, US, Australian, Canadian, New Zealand) 
, Portuguese (Variants: Brazilian, Mozambican, Angolan, European/Portugal) 
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
to do more than is expected and/or authorised
This is an amalgamation of other answers, but I think both elements are relevant.
The context does not make clear just why they are worried about exceeding their brief. It could be because they expect to be reprimanded for doing certain things without authorisation, or because they are wary of treading on a fellow employee´s area, or even because they don´t want to work more than they are being paid for.
The context does not make clear just why they are worried about exceeding their brief. It could be because they expect to be reprimanded for doing certain things without authorisation, or because they are wary of treading on a fellow employee´s area, or even because they don´t want to work more than they are being paid for.
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Jack Doughty
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Thanks, Jack!
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Tony M
: In essence, I believe this is what it means, neither more nor less; any further interpretation depends first and foremost on the overall context. / Hey, I'm not that fat! ;-)
10 mins
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Thanks Tony! This is heavy-weight endorsement indeed! ... I´m sure you´re not, but between you and Jack it´s a lot of grey matter!
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Sarah Bessioud
1 hr
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Thank you!
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| agree |
Phong Le
11 hrs
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Thanks!
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7 mins
Sheila Wilson
Spain
Spain
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
Spain
20 years producing 100% natural English
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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20
go outside the limits
The limits can be technical, functional, ...
Originally, the brief was the legal document (origins in German) that stated the requirements and the limits of the job.
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For the record, there is nothing particularly "Indian English"
Originally, the brief was the legal document (origins in German) that stated the requirements and the limits of the job.
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Note added at 3 days23 hrs (2011-02-27 19:46:19 GMT) Post-grading
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For the record, there is nothing particularly "Indian English"
Note from asker:
| Many thanks. |
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