Talking about Management: English Vocabulary List

the act or process of overseeing the activities of individuals or a group to ensure compliance with rules or objectives

"The children need adult supervision at the swimming pool."

"Supervision is the act of overseeing and managing the work or behavior of others to ensure safety"

a corporation formed by merging different firms or businesses

"The media conglomerate owns TV stations and newspapers worldwide."

"The large conglomerate was formed by merging several smaller companies in the technology sector."

the inefficient or improper management, especially within a public institution or organization

"The report showed maladministration in the city government."

"The investigation revealed serious maladministration of public funds within the local council."

a group of people or businesses who come together in order to carry out or to fund a particular business project

"A syndicate of banks provided the big loan for the new bridge."

"A syndicate of five banks worked together to lend the large corporation the one billion dollars it needed for the merger."

an agreement reached by all members of a group

"The team reached a consensus on the new project plan."

"A consensus is a general agreement reached by a group after considering all opinions"

a clear instruction or order given to guide actions or decisions

"The manager issued a new safety directive."

"The company issued a new directive requiring all employees to attend a mandatory safety training session."

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

"The company headquarters is in the center of the city."

"A headquarters is the principal administrative center from which an organization's leadership operates"