Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process or practice of controlling, directing, or administering an organization, business, or activity: "Management" refers to the coordination and administration of tasks to achieve a goal.
   • The group of people responsible for controlling and making decisions in an organization: "Management" can also refer collectively to the managers or executives of a company.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Effective management is crucial for the success of any project. (The skillful administration of the project is vital.)
  • The new management has implemented several changes to improve efficiency. (The new group of executives has introduced changes.)

Advanced Usage

• "Middle management": Refers to managers who are below top executives but above first-level supervisors.
  • Decisions from upper management are communicated through middle management.
• "Change management": The discipline of guiding an organization through a transformation.
  • The company hired a consultant to oversee the change management process.
• "Under new management": A phrase indicating that a business is now being run by different people.
  • The restaurant is now under new management and has a revised menu.

Variants and Related Words

• Manage (verb): To be in charge of, control, or administer.
  • She will manage the new department.
• Manager (noun): A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff.
  • He was promoted to the position of regional manager.
• Managerial (adjective): Relating to management or a manager.
  • She has strong managerial skills.

Synonyms

• Administration: The process or activity of running a business or organization.
• Direction: The management or guidance of someone or something.
• Supervision: The action of supervising someone or something.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Manage up: To consciously work with one's superior to obtain the best possible results for all parties.
  • A key skill for employees is learning how to effectively manage up.
• Manage out: To encourage an employee to leave an organization, often through a series of managed steps.
  • The company decided to manage out the underperforming executive.

Related Idioms

• "Micromanagement": A style of management characterized by excessive control and attention to minor details.
  • The team felt demotivated due to the boss's constant micromanagement.
• "Crisis management": The process by which an organization deals with a disruptive and unexpected event.
  • The public relations team was praised for its excellent crisis management.

Noun

1. those in charge of running a business
2. the act of managing something
   • he was given overall management of the program
   • is the direction of the economy a function of government?