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ineffective practices

/aɪnɪfˈɛktɪv præktɪsɪz/ · in.e.fec.tive.prac.tices
noun
  1. Methods or procedures that fail to achieve their intended goals or outcomes. The company's ineffective practices in employee training led to a significant decrease in productivity.
noun
  1. Ways of doing things that are not productive or efficient. The new manager implemented several ineffective practices that hindered the team's progress.
noun
  1. Behaviors or actions that are not effective in achieving a desired outcome. The ineffective practices of the previous administration led to a major financial crisis.
Did you know? The concept of ineffective practices is closely related to the idea of 'organizational learning', which involves identifying and addressing ineffective practices to improve overall performance and efficiency.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 23, 2026