3. Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; — often in a bad sense. Mark with what management their tribes divide Some stick to you, and some to t'other side. Dryden.
4. The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or interest; the board of managers.
Syn. — Conduct; administration; government; direction; guidance; care; charge; contrivance; intrigue.
MANAGER
Man"a*ger, n.
1. One who manages; a conductor or director; as, the manager of a theater. A skillful manager of the rabble. South.
2. A person who conducts business or household affairs with economy and frugality; a good economist. A prince of great aspiring thoughts; in the main, a manager of his treasure. Sir W. Temple.
3. A contriver; an intriguer. Shak.
MANAGERIAL
Man`a*ge"ri*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to management or a manager; as, managerial qualities. "Managerial responsibility." C. Bronté.
MANAGERSHIP
Man"a*ger*ship, n.