mismanagement

//ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt//
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Noun

mismanagementSingular
mismanagementsPlural
1

The process or result of managing something badly, incompetently, or dishonestly.

The company's financial mismanagement led to its bankruptcy.

2

Poor or careless administration of resources, affairs, or responsibilities.

The company's financial problems were caused by years of mismanagement.