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Meaning of mismanage

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mismanage

verb

Definitions

  1. To manage an area of responsibility in a way which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.

    Example: She mismanaged my finances and left me bankrupt.

  2. To behave, in a management capacity, in a manner which is inept, incompetent, or dishonest.

    Example: The fundamental reason why the company failed is that the CEO and other top managers simply mismanaged.