Question

Distinction wheather management is science or art ? How to clarify?

Answer 1

Management as Art is practical application of knowledge.

Management as Science is the systematic body of knowledge built by many practioners or experts.


Management as Art contains regular practice

Management as Science don't required regular practice


Management as Art has not a universal approach

Management as Science have universal approach

Answer 2

Management combines features of both science as well as art.

It is considered as a science because it has an organized body of knowledge which contains certain universal truth.

It is called an art because managing requires certain skills which are personal possessions of managers.