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Mismanagement: meaning, definitions and examples

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mismanagement

 

[ ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in the workplace

Mismanagement refers to the act of managing or controlling something poorly or inefficiently. It can lead to a variety of negative outcomes such as financial loss, decreased productivity, employee dissatisfaction, and overall organizational dysfunction.

Synonyms

inefficiency, misadministration, poor management.

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Word Description / Examples
mismanagement

This term is used to describe handling a situation or organization poorly, often leading to negative consequences.

  • The company's financial collapse was due to severe mismanagement.
  • Mismanagement of resources led to the project's failure.
inefficiency

This term is suitable when something or someone is not working as effectively as possible, wasting time, effort, or resources.

  • The inefficiency in the system caused long delays.
  • His inefficiency at work resulted in missed deadlines.
misadministration

This formal term refers to incorrect or poor administration, often in a bureaucratic or governmental context.

  • Misadministration of public funds can lead to serious legal consequences.
  • The school suffered from the misadministration of its budget.
poor management

This phrase is used in everyday language to describe ineffective management practices in various contexts, from small projects to entire organizations.

  • The restaurant closed down due to poor management.
  • Poor management of the team led to low morale and productivity.

Examples of usage

  • The mismanagement of funds resulted in the company going bankrupt.
  • Poor communication among the team led to mismanagement of the project timeline.

Translations

Translations of the word "mismanagement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 má gestão

🇮🇳 कुप्रबंधन

🇩🇪 Missmanagement

🇮🇩 mismanajemen

🇺🇦 неправильне управління

🇵🇱 niewłaściwe zarządzanie

🇯🇵 誤管理

🇫🇷 mauvaise gestion

🇪🇸 mala gestión

🇹🇷 kötü yönetim

🇰🇷 잘못된 관리

🇸🇦 سوء الإدارة

🇨🇿 špatné řízení

🇸🇰 zlý manažment

🇨🇳 管理不善

🇸🇮 slabo upravljanje

🇮🇸 léleg stjórnun

🇰🇿 қате басқару

🇬🇪 არასწორი მენეჯმენტი

🇦🇿 səhv idarəetmə

🇲🇽 mala gestión

Etymology

The word 'mismanagement' originated from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'badly' or 'wrongly' and 'management' which refers to the act of managing. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century. The concept of mismanagement has been a subject of study in management theory, with a focus on identifying causes and solutions to prevent its negative impacts.

See also: manageability, manageable, manageableness, managed, management, manager, managerial, managerially, managers, managing, mismanage, mismanager, unmanageability, unmanageable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,313, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.