家族式 (jiā) — family-style, clan-style (of management, organization, or business)
Definition
An adjective describing an organization or business run like a clan — relatives hold key positions and decision-making stays inside the family. Usually carries a negative tone, implying nepotism and a lack of professional management.
adjective
family-styleclan-style (of management, organization, or business)
Examples
- 家族式，。Zhè jiā gōng sī shì jiā guǎn lǐ de, hěn duō zhòng yào zhí wèi dōu shì qīn qi.This company is run in a family-style way; many important positions are held by relatives.
- 家族式，。jiā Qǐ yè suī rán jué cè kuài, dàn quē fá zhuān yè rén cái.Although family-style businesses make decisions quickly, they lack professional talent.
- 家族式，。Tā pī píng le gōng sī de jiā zuò fēng, jiàn yì yǐn rù xiàn dài guǎn lǐ zhì dù.He criticized the company's clan-style approach and suggested introducing modern management systems.
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