· As like science management contains certain
truth and principles that are applied in managing people. As like art,
management requires certain skills in managing people which are personal
possessions of managing person. Science teaches the process and art teaches how
to apply them. So, management is a judicious mixture of scientific and artistic
approach.
·
Management is both art & science. Art
involve use of skills and in management the manager must be skillful to enable
him make sound decisions for an organization. As a science, the manager must be
capable to do research on how certain issues are dealt with through trial and
error method.
·
(A)Science is universal approach. The
essentials of science are:-
·
A systematic body of knowledge developed
through systematic investigation.
Justification:
Management experts documented a number of systematic knowledge through their
observation experience.
·
Experimentation and observation
Justification:
Management experts developed many theories through research & experimentation
as like:- ‘X’ & ‘Y’ theory, need
hierarchy theory.
·
Trial & Error method
Justification: Management
continuously runs their operation until they reach their desired goals. They
make mistakes and learn from mistakes
·
Universal applicability
Justification:
Management is recognized as universal concept.
·
Formal learning
Justification:
Managerial people come from formal management educational institution.
So,
Management is Science
(B)Art is based on
judgment, feelings, intention. Simply, the practice that has variation is arts.
The essentials of science are:-
·
Personal skill.
Justification:
Every
manger uses personal skills in implementing management functions and theories.
·
Practical know-how.
Justification:
Every
business situation is unique, and management manage these situation through
practical know-how.
·
Result oriented.
Justification:
Management
is target oriented job.
·
Creativity.
Justification:
Managing
works requires creativity, intelligence & experience.
·
Aimed at perfection
Justification:
Management
practices always move towards perfection.
So,
Management is Art
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***Management
is both Science & Art***
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