Definition(s)
Management [noun]
Person or group of people, as defined by the organization, who directs and controls all or part of a facility, location, department, or other function; has the fiscal responsibility for the organization, and is accountable for ensuring compliance with legal and other applicable requirements.
NOTE For some organizations, top management (see ISO 9000) and management are the same.
Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition, June 2013 (Errata 2, March 2014). Global Standards