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noun
A method of management in which instructions are passed to and from one's superior.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: business
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noun
administration of the activities contributing directly to an organization's output
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: administration, disposal
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