management speak

management speak
management speak UK US (also management-speak) noun [U] DISAPPROVING
WORKPLACE words and expressions that are used by managers and in management theory, but may not be understood by ordinary people: »

""Relationship marketing"" is management speak for selling products by offering discounts and benefits to existing customers.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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