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management Definition

man·age·ment (man′ij mənt)

noun

  1. the act, art, or manner of managing, or handling, controlling, directing, etc.
  2. skillful managing; careful, tactful treatment
  3. skill in managing; executive ability
    1. the person or persons managing a business, institution, etc.
    2. such persons collectively, regarded as a distinct social group

management Synonyms

management

modif.

business, governmental, supervisory; see administrative, official 1, 3.

management Synonyms

management

n.

  1. Direction

    supervision, superintendence, control; see administration 1, command 2.

  2. Those who undertake management

    directors, administrators, executives; see administration 2, authority 3.

management Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • improve: The proposals made were put forward to improve the management of Council activities and to provide a more contemporary and flexible structure.
  • centralize: It is intended for small sites allowing centralized management.

Adjective modifier

  • senior: You alone observe that the senior management never back me up.
  • sustainable: The vision of CAMS is ' a shared strategy for sustainable management of water resources within a catchment area ' .
  • effective: Effective traffic management will enable all classes of road user to undertake safe mobility.
  • day-to-day: This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Data Changes / Issues process under which the Brand Data Action Group operates.
  • environmental: ISO 14001:2004 is a part of a series of international standards applicable to any organization, anywhere relating to environmental management.
  • financial: The Council has a sound system of financial management.

Modifies a noun

  • team: Stirling's management team will now set their sights on bringing in new players.
  • system: We can also provide an on line content management system for you allowing you to make your own updates easily.
  • committee: The AGM of the management committee was held in April 2006.
  • consultancy: He has worked in the public sector and management consultancy.
  • skill: Discover how you can really put your project management skills to work!
  • tool: Users can create their own reports and queries quickly and easily varying from simply to complex making it the ideal management tool.

Noun used with modifier

  • waste: However, advice on good waste management practice is available through Hertfordshire Environment department.
  • risk: The Basel II program is a key risk management development for the Bank in 2005.
  • project: Discover how you can really put your project management skills to work!
  • asset: With a wired infrastructure, answering the same question is simple: you look at your IT asset management database.
  • traffic: Effective traffic management will enable all classes of road user to undertake safe mobility.
  • performance: The Best Value Performance Plan is also an important aspect of the Council's new performance management arrangements.