management
management — noun
1. the activity of controlling and organizing a business, project, or system — deci
the activity of controlling and organizing a business, project, or system — deciding what needs to be done, making sure it happens, and handling any problems that arise
Gabriela took over the management of the hotel after her father retired.
management + of + [organization]
Poor financial management led the company to lose money for three years.
adjective + management
The construction project requires careful management to stay on schedule and under budget.
collocation: careful management
Mert studied business management at university before starting his own firm.
collocation: business management
Effective time management helped Élise finish all her work before the deadline.
collocation: time management
- careful management
- effective management
- daily management
- business management
- risk management
- time management
- stress management
- management of
- under the management of
- administration
more formal and often used for public-sector or government organizations
- supervision
focuses more on watching over people or tasks rather than big-picture organization
- governance
refers to the high-level framework of rules and policies, not day-to-day running
Grammar Patterns
management + of + noun phrase
adjective + management
noun + management
Usage Note
Uncountable. Frequently combined with a preceding noun (business, project, time, risk, stress) to specify the area being managed.
Common Mistakes
2. the individuals who run a company or organization, forming the team that sets it
the individuals who run a company or organization, forming the team that sets its direction and makes key decisions
The management has decided to expand the factory to meet growing demand.
the management + singular verb (decision)
Hiro met with senior management to discuss his proposal for a new software system.
collocation: senior management
The management and the union finally reached an agreement after three days of talks.
the management + and + [other group]
Mira was promoted to middle management after only two years with the company.
collocation: middle management
The plant management ignored the safety complaints until a worker was injured.
collocation: plant management
- senior management
- top management
- middle management
- the management
- management team
- management meeting
- management decision
- under new management
- leadership
emphasizes guiding and inspiring people rather than administrative control
- executives
refers specifically to the highest-ranking managers, typically at board or C-suite level
- administration
more formal; common in universities, hospitals, and government bodies
- workers
the employees who carry out tasks rather than making strategic decisions
Grammar Patterns
the management + verb
senior / top / middle + management
Usage Note
Can take a singular or plural verb in British English (the management is / the management are), but usually singular in American English. Often preceded by top, senior, or middle to indicate the level of authority. The definite article the is typically used when referring to a specific group.