This presentation gives you a brief idea about how Management can be Art, Science & Profession.

1. MANAGEMENT AS A SCIENCE, ART AND
PROFESSION
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY :
MR. ASHISH PAWAR , SASIDHAR REDDY,
LECTURER . BBA 1ST SEMESTER

2. What is management?
According to Harold Koontz:
“ management is the art of
getting things done through
and with people in formally
organized groups .”
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3. Is management …
An art ?
?
?
Profession ?
?
??
?
Science ?
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4. IS MANAGEMENT A SCIENCE ?
 It is considered as a science
because it has an organized
body of knowledge which
contains certain universal
truth.
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5. UNIVERSALLYACCEPTANCE
PRINCIPLES
 Scientific principals can be
applied in all situations , at all
times and places.
 Similarly management
principle can be applicable to
all types of organization.
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6. EXPERIMENTATION AND OBSERVATION
 Scientific principles are based
on research , experimentation
and logic
 Management principles have
been developed through
experiments and practical
experiences . E.g :
Remuneration.
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7. CAUSE AND EFFECT RELATIONSHIP
 Principles of science relates
cause and effect between
different variables.
 Management establishes
relation between managers
and employees
 Employees paid well => More
Efficient work
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8. TEST OF VALIDITYAND
PREDICTABILITY
 They stand the test of time-
means it can be tested at any
time or any No. of times.
 Management principle can be
tested for their validity with
regards to clarity of thought
and direction.
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9. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AN
EXACT SCIENCE
Management is a social/ behavior / flexible science because :-
 It deals with human beings and it is very difficult to predict
their behavior accurately.
 Theories and principles may produce different results at
different situations and time.
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10. IS MANAGEMENT AN ART?
 It is called an art because
managing requires certain
skills which are personal
possessions of managers.
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11. PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE
 Every art requires practical
knowledge
 It is important to know
practical applications of
theoretical principles
 Simply obtaining a degree is
not enough ,
 Manager should also know
how to apply various priciples
in real situations in his
capacity as a Manager
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12. PERSONAL SKILL
 All the theoretical base may
be same for every artist each
one has his own style and
mode of interpretation
 Every manager has his own
way of managing things based
on his knowledge experience
and personality
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13. CREATIVITY
 Every artist has an element of
creativity that lets him produce
something that has never
existed before
 Management is also creative
in nature because it combines
the concept of intelligence and
imagination
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14. CONCLUSION
 Old saying that says “ Managers are born “ has been
rejected in the favour of “ Managers are made “.
 Science and Art are not mutually exclusive but they are
complimentary to each other.
 Management is oldest of art and youngest of science .
 Management as Science is the “root” and Management as
art is the “ fruit “.
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15. IS MANAGEMENT A PROFESSION
?
 Management as a Profession.
... As a result of modern
developments the
management has reached a
stage where everything is to
be managed professionally.
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16. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
 A profession must have
systematic body of knowledge
that can be used for
development of professionals
 A manager must have
devotion and involvement to
acquire expertise.
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17. FORMAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING
 An individual can enter a
profession only after acquiring
scientific knowledge and skill (
DEGREE IS MANDATORY)
 In management also an
individual has to acquire
appropriate knowledge and
training ( DEGREE IS NOT
MANDATORY)
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18. SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS
 Professionals are motivated in
desire to serve society , social
norms and value.
 A manager is responsible not
only for his superior’s but also
to society.
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19. CODE OF CONDUCT
 Members of a profession has
to abide by the code of
conduct which contain certain
rules and regulations.
 The AIMA ( all india
managementy association )
has prescribed a code of
conduct for managers but it
has no take legal action.
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20. AIMA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
MANAGERS
 Formal education to degree level.
 Existence and strengthening of professional organizations.
 Foundation and development of professional literature.
 Increased research activity supplying the discipline with new
theoretical frameworks.
 New knowledge to deal with issues of technological
development
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21. conclusion
MANAGEMENT IS NOT A FULL FLEDGED PROFESSION
 No minimum qualifications are have been prescribed for managers.
 It doesn’t restrict entry in managerial jobs
 No management association has the authority to grant a certificate of
practice.
 Managers are responsible for many groups such as share holders,
employees and society .
 Managers are known by their performance and not mere degrees.
 The ultimate goal of business is to maximize the product and not social
welfare.
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22. THE SLOGAN OF MANAGEMENT
“ HE WHO SERVES BEST , ALSO PROFITS MOST”
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23. Bibliography
 slideshare.com
 Wikipedia.com
 Management principles and practices by Dr. M. Sakthivel
Murugan (Library book )
 Help from teacher ( Ashish Pawar sir)
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24. THANK YOU
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