overcompartmentalization

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English

Etymology

From over- +‎ compartmentalization.

Noun

overcompartmentalization (uncountable)

  1. excessive compartmentalization
    • 1979, John Ponturo, “Analytical Support for the Joint Chiefs of Staff: The WSEG Experience, 1948-1976”, in INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES - INTERNATIONAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES DIVISION:
      In short, although day-to-day working patterns were altered by the new WSEG/IDA relationship, many of the problems that might have been created by overcompartmentalization at the staff level were alleviated or avoided by pragmatic adjustments.
    • 1988, Richard Perritt, Harry Schwarz, “RIVER BASIN PLANNING FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT”, in The Africa Bureau - U.S. Agency for International Development:
      Lowry and Carpenter (1985), commenting on the relationship of natural resources and regional planning, point out that by establishing jurisdictions roughly congruent to natural systems, regional planning and management can correct the imbalances and overcompartmentalization of prevailing sectoral interests and line ministries.