Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
can only get you so far
Portuguese translation:
(A conformidade) vai até aí.
Added to glossary by
Lilian Magalhães
Aug 1, 2013 14:10
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can only get you so far
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Philosophy
ethics
Compliance is making sure that we act consistently with the rules, policies, practices and standards we set forth as a company. Ethics goes beyond that and is how you think about the choices you make and the values that guide you in any situation. Compliance can only get you so far.
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Teresa Cristina Felix de Sousa
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(A conformidade) vai até aí.
A conformidade vai até esse limite.
A conformidade não passa daí.
A conformidade não passa daí.
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Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
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chegar até um certo ponto
ou
... não vai tão longe / não chega a tanto
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... não vai tão longe / não chega a tanto
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Marlene Curtis
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(a conformidade) só ajuda/funciona até certo ponto
A ética vai muito além da conformidade.
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Note added at 18 minutos (2013-08-01 14:29:05 GMT)
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Entendo que a conformidade com as práticas e padrões é muito importante mas só funciona até certo ponto, pois a ética é um elemento que vai bem além da conformidade.
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Annette Dam
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Quality, professionalism, and deadlines.
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só te levará até certo ponto
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