noun
business slump; slowdown in business activity
Refers to a period of poor business performance, often used in economic or corporate contexts.
経営不振で、会社は人員削減を余儀なくされた。
Due to the business slump, the company was forced to cut staff.
経営不振が続き、倒産する企業が増えている。
The business slump continues, and more companies are going bankrupt.
Compound of 経営 (management, business) and 不振 (slump, dullness). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the components are straightforward.