sinecure

Vocabulary Word

Definition

A 'sinecure' is a role where you get monetary benefits and enjoy a status, but you're not really required to perform any substantial duties. It's like being in a band, but you don’t have to play an instrument.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate restructuring, eliminating 'sinecures' can optimize efficiency. A CEO might declare, 'We're reviewing all positions to ensure there are no sinecures draining our resources.'

Practice Scenarios

Politics

Scenario:

We're crafting a reform package to address bureaucratic inefficiency and create a more responsive government.

Response:

I agree, any bureaucratic reforms should include reducing sinecures to improve efficiency within the government.

Business

Scenario:

We are streamlining the organization to ensure every role contributes to the company's growth.

Response:

I concur. We should identify any sinecure in the company and reassess these roles for the betterment of the organization.