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management
Die Leitung und Organisation von Menschen, Aufgaben und Mitteln in einer Firma oder Gruppe.
Definition & meaning
In German, "Management" is used in two primary contexts:
- The process of leading, coordinating, and controlling a business, organization, or specific project. It refers to the systematic planning and execution of tasks to achieve goals efficiently.
- The group of people responsible for making executive decisions within a company. This collective refers to the directors, executives, and high-level administrators who oversee the operations of an institution.
The term is widely used in business contexts, such as "Zeitmanagement" (time management) or "Projektmanagement" (project management), where it describes the skill of organizing specific aspects of work or life.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a neuter noun (das Management). Its genitive form is "des Managements." In German, it does not typically have a plural form; instead, specific terms like "Führungskräfte" are used when referring to multiple individual managers.
It is an anglicism, borrowed directly from the English word "management" during the 20th century. The English root comes from the Italian "maneggiare" (to handle, especially a horse), which is derived from the Latin word "manus" (hand).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms regarding the activity or process: Führung, Leitung, Unternehmensführung, Verwaltung, Bewirtschaftung.
Synonyms regarding the group of people: Direktion, Vorstand, Geschäftsführung, Führungsetage.
Antonyms: In a corporate hierarchy, the opposite of the management is often referred to as the Belegschaft (workforce) or Basis. From a functional perspective, an antonym could be Chaos or Orientierungslosigkeit.
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Examples
Das Management des Unternehmens trifft wichtige Entscheidungen.noun
The management of the company makes important decisions.
Das Management trifft strategische Entscheidungen.noun
The management makes strategic decisions.
Das Management plant eine Schulung für alle Mitarbeiter.noun
The management is planning a training session for all employees.
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