Administrative procedures are a set of formal objective rules enacted by a private or governmental organization that govern management decision-making. They help establish the legitimacy of management action by ensuring that management decisions are objective, fair, and consistent.

Office administration is the process of overseeing the day-to-day operations of an office. The task of administration is usually the responsibility of an office administrator or manager. Depending on the general operating structure of the organization, and the complexity of tasks associated with the operation in general, the responsibilities of the manager or administrator may focus on a few core tasks, or involve the management of a wide range of functions.