1. Management is the process of working with and through others to achieve organizational goals. It involves planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling organizational resources.
2. Management can be viewed as both a science and an art. As a science, management principles are developed through systematic study and experimentation. As an art, management involves personalized application and creativity in solving problems.
3. Key aspects of management include dealing with organizational environments, levels of management (top, middle, lower), and management skills (conceptual, human, technical). Effective management requires adapting to different situations.