2. CONTENTS
• Introduction to Management
• Characteristics
• Management is art/science/profession
• levels of management
• Functions of management
• Principles of management
• Difference between Management and Administration
• Summary
• Questions and answers
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5. Introduction to Management
• Management can Defined as “It is process designing and maintaining
an environment in which individuals working together in groups
,efficiently to accomplish selected aims “
6. Characteristics
• Management is a Goal oriented Process
• Every organisation is established to achieve certain goals and these goals are depending
upon the nature of organisation .
• Management is group activity
• All the activities of an organisation are performed by group of persons which are directed to
achieve goals.
• Management is continuous process
• It is a continuous process ,consisting of series of functions like planning ,organising, staffing
and controlling.
• Management is a dynamic function
• Every organisation works in an environment ,which keeps on changing .management has to
adapt itself to changing environment.
• Management is All-pervasive
• It is a universal process ,it is applied in all types of activities.it exists everywhere in universe.
7. Characters Art Science Profession
Meaning Application of
knowledge
Gaining knowledge
through concepts.
Specialized in training
and knowledge.
Creativity It is creative in nature. It is based on
knowledge .
It is based on
knowledge.
Knowledge Includes practically
applying things
Includes concepts,
theories, principles.
specialized body of
knowledge under the
field
Application Music, Painting
etc..
Research, innovation
etc..
Charted Accountant,
Doctor, etc..
Management is act/science/profession
14. Difference between Management and
Administration
Criteria Management Administration
Nature Executing function Decision making
Level of authority Middle level activity Top level activity
Usage Business Enterprises Government and education
and Religious organizations
Main functions Motivating and Controlling Planning and Organizing
Abilities Handles the employees Handles the Aspects like
Finance
15. Summary
• Management is an art of getting things done through and
with help of others in order to accomplish business aims
• Management is art/science/profession
• Management is dynamic function