managerially
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /mˌænədʒˈiərɪəli/
US
- /mˌænədʒˈɪriəli/
Description
- In a management-related way
- From a management point of view
- As a manager would
- In terms of administration
Sometimes something is done not just practically, but managerially. This means it is done in a way connected with management: organizing people, planning work, making decisions, or looking at a situation as a manager would. For example, a team problem might be handled managerially if someone divides the work, sets priorities, and checks that everything stays on track.
"Managerially" is mostly used in work, business, or leadership contexts. It does not always mean the person is doing a good job. It simply means the action, decision, or point of view relates to management or administration. The word often appears when people talk about how something is handled inside an organization or how it looks from a management point of view.
"Managerially" is an adverb that means in a way that relates to management, managers, or administrative control. It is most common in business, workplace, and organizational contexts, where people are discussing leadership, supervision, planning, decision-making, staffing, or policy.
When something is done "managerially," the focus is usually on the role or perspective of management rather than on the hands-on task itself. A person might respond managerially by assigning responsibilities, reviewing performance, setting priorities, or making decisions for a team or organization. A writer might also use the word to mean "from the viewpoint of management," as in a sentence such as "Managerially speaking, the change made sense."
The word does not automatically suggest that the management was wise, efficient, or fair. It simply signals that the action or judgment is connected with management. For example, someone can be strong managerially, weak managerially, or think managerially about a problem. In each case, the idea is about managing people, work, or systems.
So, if a situation is described "managerially," it is being handled or considered in terms of organization, supervision, administration, and decision-making at the management level. The tone is often formal, and the word is much more common in professional or analytical writing than in everyday casual speech.
Examples
- 1
Leadership experience
She was excellent with clients, but still managerially inexperienced.
- 2
Company organization
The company was financially strong but managerially disorganized.
- 3
Merger decision
Managerially, the merger made sense, but many employees disliked it.
Pattern
Managerially, ...
from a management point of view
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- manageriallyadverb