Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Deutsch term or phrase:
Handlungskompetenz
Englisch translation:
empowerment
Added to glossary by
Edith Kelly
May 20, 2003 07:59
21 yrs ago
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Deutsch term
Handlungskompetenz
Deutsch > Englisch
Wirtschaft/Finanzwesen
Internationale Organisationen/Zusammenarbeit/Entwicklung
development policy, though the term comes up in other contexts as well. have yet to find a strong and smooth translation.
Proposed translations
(Englisch)
3 +1 | empowerment | Edith Kelly |
4 +1 | action competence or competence to act | Fantutti (X) |
4 +1 | authority to act | Сергей Лузан |
5 | effective[ness] | Maureen Holm, J.D., LL.M. |
4 | proficiency | Ellen Zittinger |
Proposed translations
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empowerment
just wrote that down from an EU document VP/2002/01 Transnational Exchange Proramme Phase I, application form
don't know whether it fits your context, so medium confidence
don't know whether it fits your context, so medium confidence
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Rebecca Holmes
: obviously context-dependent, but I think this is nice
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Thanks, Rebecca, I like it too.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
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15 Min.
action competence or competence to act
Ref: Berufspaedagogisches Woerterbuch
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20 Min.
authority to act
as well. Good luck, Paddie!
Re.: 4. Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1
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Note added at 2003-05-20 08:25:10 (GMT)
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powers to act Re.: Russian-English Foreign Trade and Foreign Economic Dictionary, 1991, ISBN 5-200-01097-7
Hope it helps both for a strong and smooth translation.
Re.: 4. Collins German Dictionary, ISBN 0-00-470406-1
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Note added at 2003-05-20 08:25:10 (GMT)
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powers to act Re.: Russian-English Foreign Trade and Foreign Economic Dictionary, 1991, ISBN 5-200-01097-7
Hope it helps both for a strong and smooth translation.
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proficiency
competent proficiency
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effective[ness]
As in, "He's not effective in such situations [that area, etc.]." Really covers the gamut from the ability to identify problems, make decisions, carry them out, and motivate a team, in short, an effective leader, boss, manager, agency, etc.
Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness Seminar # 2508-XNET Your team and
your organization are counting on you—now, more than ever before! ...
www.amanet.org/seminars/cmd2/2508.htm
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Note added at 2003-05-22 05:38:05 (GMT)
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If the context suggests more \"Zuständigkeit\" than \"Fähigkeit\", then there may be a \"turf\" issue, which basically comes down to \"scope of authority\" or \"scope of mission\".
Improving Your Managerial Effectiveness Seminar # 2508-XNET Your team and
your organization are counting on you—now, more than ever before! ...
www.amanet.org/seminars/cmd2/2508.htm
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Note added at 2003-05-22 05:38:05 (GMT)
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If the context suggests more \"Zuständigkeit\" than \"Fähigkeit\", then there may be a \"turf\" issue, which basically comes down to \"scope of authority\" or \"scope of mission\".
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