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mismanaging

 

[ ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

poor leadership

Mismanaging refers to the act of handling a situation or organization poorly or ineffectively. It typically occurs when an individual or group fails to allocate resources, make decisions, or lead a team in a way that optimizes performance or results. This can lead to negative consequences such as decreased productivity, financial loss, or a decline in morale among employees. Mismanagement can stem from a lack of experience, poor decision-making skills, or inadequate communication.

Synonyms

failings, ineptitude, misdirection, misguidance, mismanagement

Examples of usage

  • The company's mismanaging of funds led to severe budget cuts.
  • Mismanaging a project can result in missed deadlines and client dissatisfaction.
  • The team's mismanaging of their resources caused unnecessary waste.
  • The restaurant suffered due to the owner's mismanaging of staff.
  • Mismanaging relationships within the team can create a toxic work environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "mismanaging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 má gestão

🇮🇳 गलत प्रबंधन

🇩🇪 schlechte Verwaltung

🇮🇩 manajemen yang buruk

🇺🇦 неправильне управління

🇵🇱 złe zarządzanie

🇯🇵 不適切な管理

🇫🇷 mauvaise gestion

🇪🇸 mala gestión

🇹🇷 kötü yönetim

🇰🇷 잘못된 관리

🇸🇦 إدارة سيئة

🇨🇿 špatné řízení

🇸🇰 zlé riadenie

🇨🇳 错误管理

🇸🇮 slaba uprava

🇮🇸 slæm stjórnun

🇰🇿 дұрыс емес басқару

🇬🇪 არასწორი მართვა

🇦🇿 yanlış idarəetmə

🇲🇽 mala gestión

Word origin

The term 'mismanaging' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which indicates a wrong or erroneous action, and the root word 'manage', which comes from the Latin 'manu agere', meaning 'to lead by hand'. The verb 'manage' itself gained prominence in the English language around the late 14th century, originally referring to handling or controlling something, often in the context of animals or physical objects. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the administration of organizations, resources, and people. The addition of the 'mis-' prefix signifies a failure in the process of management, highlighting ineffective methods or practices. As society evolved, particularly with the rise of corporate structures and bureaucracies, the concept of management became crucial. Thus, 'mismanaging' emerged as a term that encapsulates the growing concerns and complexities associated with poor leadership and ineffective organizational practices in both small and large entities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,147, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.