German Conversation · Level 27
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German word
Management
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɛnɪt͡ʃmənt/
Meaning
- neuter nounmanagement
Example
Das Management des Unternehmens plant die Strategie.
The company's management is planning its strategy.
More examples
Viele Mitarbeiter kritisieren das Management wegen fehlender Kommunikation.
Many employees criticize management because of its lack of communication.
Core concept
A control room where leaders align people, resources, and decisions so an organization moves toward a goal.
Common phrases
im Management tätig sein
work in management
das Management kritisieren
criticize management
Similar words
Geschäftsführung: Setting a company's overall direction and ensuring that its business policy is carried out.
Verwaltung: Handling office procedures and routine tasks that support daily organizational operations.
Betriebsleitung: Taking responsibility for the direct operation of a plant, branch, or similar site.
Organisation: Structuring tasks and assigning people and equipment so work runs smoothly.
Definition in German
Die Planung, Kontrolle und Koordination von Prozessen innerhalb einer Organisation zur Erreichung von Zielen.
Word origin
The German noun Management entered through English and belongs to the family of manage and manager, which ultimately goes back to Italian maneggiare, 'to handle', from mano, 'hand'.
Usage tips
- German uses das Management, and the noun commonly refers either to the leadership group or to the activity of directing an organization.
Other meanings
- management teamnoun
- administrationnoun
- runningnoun
Opposites
- Missmanagementmismanagementnoun
Related words
- Managementstilmanagement stylenoun