management

/ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈma-nij-mənt/ (ame, mw)

management — noun

  • managementsingular
  • managementsplural

1. the activity of controlling and organizing a business, project, or system — deci

1.名詞B1
釋義

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

例句

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

同義詞
  • 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

文法句型

management + of + noun phrase

adjective + management

noun + management

用法筆記

Uncountable. Frequently combined with a preceding noun (business, project, time, risk, stress) to specify the area being managed.

常見錯誤

❌The managements of the two companies merged.
✅The management of the two companies merged.
💡management is uncountable and should not take a plural -s.
❌She is studying management.' (too vague).
✅She is studying hospitality management.
💡in academic contexts, a modifier specifying the field is often expected.

2. the individuals who run a company or organization, forming the team that sets it

2.名詞B1
釋義

the individuals who run a company or organization, forming the team that sets its direction and makes key decisions

例句

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

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • workers

    the employees who carry out tasks rather than making strategic decisions

文法句型

the management + verb

senior / top / middle + management

用法筆記

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.

常見錯誤

❌The managements are meeting tomorrow.
✅The management is meeting tomorrow.
💡management is uncountable as a group noun; do not pluralize it.
❌Management decided to close the branch.
✅The management decided to close the branch.
💡the definite article is normally required when referring to a specific company's management.