Cryptic crossword clue
Management of troublesome situation, adversity with leader absent 11

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word STEWARDSHIP

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Management" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case management = stewardship.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does STEWARDSHIP mean?

STEWARDSHIP noun
  1. The rank or office of a steward.
  2. The act of caring for or improving with time.

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