Gerencia (en. Management)

/xeˈɾenθja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The activity of managing and organizing a company or entity.
The company's management decided to reduce costs.
La gerencia de la compañía decidió reducir costos.
A group of people who direct an organization.
The management met to analyze the quarterly results.
La gerencia se reunió para analizar los resultados del trimestre.
The action and effect of managing.
The project's management was key to its success.
La gerencia del proyecto fue clave para su éxito.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gerentia', related to 'gerere', which means 'to carry out' or 'to execute'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

effective management
Administration that achieves optimal results.
gerencia efectiva
to load management
To hold management responsible for something.
cargar la gerencia
strategic management
Long-term planning within an organization.
gerencia estratégica

Related Words

manager
A person who holds a management position in a company.
gerente
management
The action of managing, administering, or handling something.
gestión
administration
The action of administering.
administración

Slang Meanings

Control and management of a situation at work.
That management is very well organized; everything is running smoothly.
Esa gerencia está muy bien organizada; todo va sobre ruedas.
The group of people who make decisions in a company.
The management is in its own bubble and doesn’t listen to the employees.
La gerencia está en su propia burbuja y no escucha a los empleados.