noun (n)

• the act of managing something(noun.act)

  Example:
  He was given overall management of the program.
  

  Synonym:
  direction
  

  source: wordnet30
• those in charge of running a business(noun.group)

  source: wordnet30
• The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as, the management of a family or of a farm; the management of state affairs.(noun)

  source: webster1913