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management

/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
the process of organizing and coordinating activities

Effective management is crucial for the success of any organization.

This means planning, organizing, and overseeing resources to achieve goals.


Business
formal

the act or manner of handling, controlling, or making decisions about something

The company's management team implemented new strategies to improve efficiency.

The leaders of the company made and executed plans to work more effectively.

Often refers to the group of people responsible for running an organization.

general

the process of dealing with or controlling something, such as a project or resources

Time management is essential for students to balance their studies and personal life.

Students need to plan and organize their time to succeed in school and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Can refer to personal or professional contexts.

Collocations

time managementthe practice of organizing and planning how to divide your timerisk managementthe identification, assessment, and prioritization of riskschange managementthe approach to preparing, supporting, and helping individuals transition

Synonyms

administrationsupervisionoversightcontroldirection

Antonyms

disorganizationneglectchaosanarchy

Related Phrases

management stylephrase
the way a manager leads and organizes their team
management skillsphrase
abilities related to planning, organizing, and leading

Pro Tip

Understand the context

The meaning of 'management' can vary between business and personal contexts.

Gold Rule

Clarity in communication

Effective management requires clear communication to ensure goals are understood.

Word Origin

From Old French 'managier' (to handle, train), from Latin 'manus' (hand) + 'agere' (to drive).

Usage Notes

In business contexts, 'management' often refers to the people who oversee operations. In general contexts, it refers to the process of handling tasks or resources.

Word Breakdown

manage
to handle or control
root
+
-ment
the result or process of
suffix
English Dictionary

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