Not exactly a shining star, she can nonetheless portray herself as adept at competent management of an often impenetrable and incompetent government bureaucracy.

Efficiency and competent management can compensate for some of these losses, however.

Salt, as in earlier dynasties, was an important source of state revenue, but required constant and competent management.

The presence of a more certified and competent management and increased levels of inspection were also provided for.

The others that remained were typically insufficiently funded, lacking competent management, without new machinery and living from day to day.