Explain management in the form of science and art.
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management as science
science is a systematic body of knowledge that is a general truths. the futures of of science are as follows.
1) science is a systematic body of knowledge
2) scientific principles and developed through experiments
3) universal validity and application
management can be treated as a science
a) management has a systematic body of knowledge
b) management principles are developed after scientific enquiry, experimentation and observation
c) management principles are applicable to all types of organization
so management is also called a science
management as an art
management is an art . art is the skilful and personal application of existing knowledge to achieve desired results.
the basic features of an art are as follows:
- existence of theoretical knowledge
- personal skill
- based on practice and creativity
management can be said to be an art since it satisfies the following criteria.
a) there is a lot of literature available in various areas of management like marketing, finance etc. which gives the critical knowledge.
b) a manager uses his personal skill and knowledge in the area of management
c) management is one of the most creative arts as it is concerned with getting work done through others by motivation them.
d) like other arts,managerial efficiency is developed through practice.
that is why management can be said as an art.