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Management

UK /["/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/"]/US /["/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/"]/

Definition

the activity of running and controlling a business or similar organization

In simple words: The way to organize and control people or things in a company.

Examples

  • The management of the company decided to implement new policies.
  • Good management requires strong communication skills between teams.
  • He took a course in management to improve his leadership abilities.
  • The effective management of resources is crucial for success.
  • She works in project management and handles different teams.

Usage notes

Used in business contexts. Often refers to the group of people in charge of a company. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing work-related topics.

Grammar pattern

management + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'manage' + 'ment' like 'manage my rent' to remember it's about overseeing.

Collocations

  • careful
  • competent
  • effective
  • need
  • perform
  • provide
  • agency
  • company
  • consultancy
  • in management
  • under somebody’s management
  • a board of management
  • under new management
  • junior
  • lower
  • middle
  • criticize
  • board
  • committee
  • personnel
  • in… management
  • a layer, level, tier, etc. of management
  • careful
  • competent
  • effective
  • need
  • perform
  • provide
  • agency
  • company
  • consultancy
  • in management
  • under somebody’s management
  • a board of management
  • under new management

Synonyms

  • administration
  • leadership
  • supervision
  • control
  • direction

Antonyms

  • disorganization
  • chaos
  • neglect

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'management' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Using 'management' in place of 'administering'.
  • Overusing the term in informal contexts.