Mismanagement

//ˌmɪsˈmænɪd͡ʒmənt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The process or practice of managing ineptly, incompetently, or dishonestly. uncountable, usually

    "The value of the firm's stock fell precipitously when word leaked out that officers of the company were under investigation for gross mismanagement."

  2. 2
    management that is careless or inefficient wordnet

Synonyms

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abuseabuse of officebad policybefoulmentconversioncorrupt administration

Example

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"It was mismanagement of the company's affairs by the acting director."

Etymology

From mis- + management.

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