Mismanagement

Pronunciation: /mɪˈsmænɪdʒmənt/

Mismanagement (noun)

  1. Poor control of a situation, especially when decisions are made without care or planning.
  2. Actions that cause money, time, or materials to be used badly, leading to losses or weak results.
  3. Failure by an organization or officials to manage duties properly, sometimes involving rules being ignored.

Examples

  • The project failed due to bad handling of the schedule.
  • Bad handling can ruin trust between team members.