These men were carefully selected often having strong records of military success and administrative ability.

The administrative abilities of women generally never surface in the history pages.

The post, which requires administrative ability, computer skills and complete confidentiality, is available from 1 May.

He showed distinct administrative ability during his term as commissioner of public works.

Congress had little confidence in the State Department's administrative ability.

He was not a firm leader, and lacked administrative abilities.

Despite her administrative ability, she considered herself first to be a teacher, eventually working as a professor for over half a century.

However, it was most likely in recognition of his administrative ability.

But of his political and administrative abilities he had a very low opinion.

Some board members say that what is needed now is someone with sound administrative ability.