mismanagement

poor administration / maladministration / incompetence

Noun

This term carries a strong negative connotation of negligence or incompetence. It suggests a failure of leadership or oversight rather than a simple mistake, often implying a systemic lack of skill or a disregard for proper procedure. As an uncountable noun, it refers to the general state or practice of poor administration. When referring to specific instances of failure, it remains uncountable, requiring phrases like "an instance of mismanagement" or "cases of mismanagement" to denote individual occurrences.

Meanings

Noun

The process of managing something badly or inefficiently, often resulting in waste or failure.

"The company collapsed due to years of financial mismanagement."

Noun

The act of treating a patient or a medical condition incorrectly or carelessly.

"The patient suffered permanent damage as a result of the clinical mismanagement of his injury."

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