management
n
1 the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business
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line management →
middle management →
top management
2 managers or employers collectively
3 the technique, practice, or science of managing or controlling
4 the skilful or resourceful use of materials, time, etc.
5 the specific treatment of a disease, disorder, etc.
category management
n (Marketing) the management of a range of related products in a way designed to increase sales of all of the products
database management
n the maintenance of information stored in a computer system
demand management
n (Economics) the regulation of total spending in an economy to required levels, attempted by a government esp. in order to avoid unemployment or inflation: a measure advocated by Keynesian economists
flight management systems
pl n a suite of computer programs in a computer on board an aircraft used to calculate the most economical flying speeds and altitudes during a flight and to identify possible choices in emergencies
line management
n (Commerce) those managers in an organization who are responsible for the main activity or product of the organization, as distinct from those, such as transport, accounting, or personnel, who provide services to the line management
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line manager n
management accounting
n another name for →
cost accounting
management buyout
n the purchase of a company by its managers, usually with outside backing from a bank or other institution
management company
n a company that manages a unit trust
management information system
n an arrangement of equipment and procedures, often computerized, that is designed to provide managers with information
management union
n a union that represents managers in negotiations with their employers concerning terms and conditions of employment
middle management
n a level of management in an organization or business consisting of executives or senior supervisory staff in charge of the detailed running of an organization or business and reporting to top management
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top management
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middle manager n
senior management
n another term for →
top management
top management , senior management
n the most senior staff of an organization or business, including the heads of various divisions or departments led by the chief executive
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middle management
total quality management
n an approach to the management of an organization that integrates the needs of customers with a deep understanding of the technical details, costs, and human-resource relationships of the organization, (Abbrev.)
TQM