management

Definitions of management
  1. noun
    the act of managing something
    synonyms: bedrijfspolitiek, bedrijfsvoering, bestiering, directielid, leiding
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    mismanagement, wanbeheer, wanbeleid
    management that is careless or inefficient
    toezicht
    management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
    adm., administratie, regulatie
    a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
    kanalisatie
    management through specified channels of communication
    bestiering, leiding
    the act of guiding or showing the way
    dwangmaatregel, sanctie, sanctiemaatregel, strafmaatregel
    the act of final authorization
    admissie, consent, dwanglicentie, inwilliging, licentie, pas, pasje, permissie, toestemming, vergunning, verlof
    the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
    schuldoverdracht
    authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
  2. noun
    those in charge of running a business
    synonyms: administratie, bedrijfspolitiek, bedrijfsvoering, directielid, leiding
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    administratie, landsregering, overheidsdienst, regering
    the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
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