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rationalization
This term carries a dual nature depending on the setting. In psychological or social contexts, it often implies a deceptive quality, where a person creates a plausible but false reason to mask the true, often less acceptable, motive for an action. It suggests a mental defense mechanism used to avoid guilt or embarrassment.
In corporate or industrial settings, the word shifts toward a neutral or positive connotation of optimization. Here, it describes the cold, logical process of streamlining operations to remove waste. However, because this often results in layoffs or budget cuts, it can be perceived as a euphemism for downsizing.
Ý nghĩa
The action of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate.
Ví dụ
Stop with the rationalization and just admit you were wrong.
I keep telling myself it is for my own good, but that is just a rationalization.
Her rationalization for the expensive purchase was that it would last for ten years.
The company is pursuing a rationalization of its workforce to stay competitive.
Management believes that further rationalization of the branch network is necessary.
The merger led to a painful rationalization of overlapping departments.
The merger led to a painful rationalization of overlapping departments.
The engineer proposed a rationalization of the assembly sequence to cut lead times.
We need a complete rationalization of our raw material sourcing to lower costs.