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Perspective

Management

Session 1.

Topic no. 1 Introduction to

Management

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Contents:

Concept of Management

Definitions of Management

Features of Management

Nature Of Management

Functions of Management

Difference between Administration &

Management

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Management is what management

does- James Lundy

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What is Management?

Definition: Coordinating work activities so that they

are completed efficientlyand effectivelywith and

through other people

Efficiency: getting the most output from the leastinput

Effectiveness: completing activities so that the

organizations goals are attained.

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Management is

Effectiveness

EfficiencyGetting workdone through

others

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Definitions of Management

Organization and coordination of the activities of an

enterprise in accordance with certain policies and inachievement of clearly defined objectives. --Peter Drucker

Management is an art of getting things done through and with

the people in formally organized groups. -- Koontz Henry

Management is the accomplishment of results through the

efforts of other people. --Lawrence Appley

Management is a process of planning, organizing, leading

and controlling to determine and accomplish the objectives by

the use people and resources. -- Terry George

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Features of Management

Management is a1. Process

2. Is intangible

3. Social process

4. System of authority

5. Goal-oriented process

6. Dynamic process

7. Is a group process

8. Multi disciplinary field

9. Is an activity

10. Is universal

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Nature of Management

Management as a Science, an Art & a Profession:

Management as a Science

Systematized body of knowledge,

Is a social science,

Is an inexact science,

Managers vs. Scientists.

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Contd.,

Management as an Art

Use of Practical Knowledge and personal skill.

Management is creative

Personalized

Constant practice

Management as a Profession

Well defined body of knowledge

Formal education & training

Representative body Ethical code of conduct

Service motto

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Four Functions of Management

First stated by Henri Fayol (1841-1925)-French CEOof French Mining & Metallurgical Company.

Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing and

Controlling.

Now stated as :

1. Planning

2. Organizing

3. Leading

4. Controlling

Planning

Organizing

Leading

Controlling

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Is Administration and Management

same?

Administration refers to the activities of the higher level of the

management group who identifies the major aims and policies.

The overall determination of policies, the setting of major

objectives and the laying out of broad programmes.- Haimann

? Administration is a part of management

? Management & Administration are identical

? Administration is broader than management

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Distinction between Administration &

ManagementPoints Administration Management

Nature Thinking Function (what & when is to

be done).

Doing Function (who & how to do

it).

Scope Determines broad objectives &

policies.

Implements plans and achieves goals

through people.

Level Top level function. Middle & lower level function.

Skills needed Conceptual & human skills. Technical & human skills.

Represents Owners who invest capital & receive

profits.

Paid individuals who work for

remuneration.

Usage Mostly in government, military,

educational, social & cultural

organizations.

Mostly in business organizations.

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