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Published on: 24/07/2019
Nature and Significance of Management
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1.
Your grandfather has retired as the director of a manufacturing Co. At what level of management was he working? What functions do you think he was performing at that level? State any four functions.
2.
“Management is neither as precise nor as comprehensive as natural and pure sciences are”. Why? Explain.
3.
“Management is regarded as a perfect science like Physics or Chemistry.” Do you agree ? Explain in brief any 5 reasons.
4.
Lack of proper management results in wastage of time, money and efforts.” Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons in support of your answer
5.
Bhavan is the manager of northern division of a large corporate house. At what level does he work in the organisation? What are her basic functions?
6.
Identify the narure of management when it is said to be a systematised body of knowledge that explains certain general truths.
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Is management a 'profession'?
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Arnav and Pranav are conversing that management is a full-fledged profession. Do you agree with their view point?
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Management is an exact science like Physics or Chemistry. Do you agree?
10.
Why is management considered as an art?
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A production manager has directed his employees to put/throw different types of wastes like papers, plastics & chemicals in the respective earmarked dustbins. By this which value he want to inculcate among his employees?
12.
Explain the term “Management as an Art.”
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Explain the Social objectives of management?
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'Management is neither precise nor as comprehensive as natural and pure sciences. Explain?
15.
Why is management an inexact science?
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Pranav, a manager of Telton Ltd believes that management is an art. Do you agree with the view point of Pranav? Give reasons in support of your answer.
17.
“co-ordination is the process of achieving unity of action among interdependant activities and departments of an organisation. Explain the nature of coordination in the light of this statement.
18.
Is management becoming a profession ? Discuss in the light of the emerging trend
19.
Explain briefly the important features of management as a profession.
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Management is the process of working with and through other to achieve organizational objectives in a changing environment”. In the light of this statement explain briefly the characteristics of management.
21.
Max Power Ltd wants to expand its business. It is planning to establish four new power plants. Suggest which process is suitable and why?
22.
'Management process is a series of continuous, composite and inter-related functions, with no predetermined sequence'. Explain.
23.
Briefly explain the planning and organising functions of management.
24.
Management is a group activity. Explain
25.
“Effectiveness and efficiency are 2 Sides of the same coin.” Comment
1.
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Top level management.
Functions of top level management
2.
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Mgt. is an inexact science or soft science. It is neither as precise nor comprehensive as the natural and pure science like Physics or Chemistry the principles of management are not-as exact as the principles of Sc., so their application and use is not universal.
3.
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No, I don’t agree with the statement. Mgt. is an inexact science or soft science. It is neither as precise nor comprehensive as the natural as an pure science like Physics or chemistry. Actual mgt. is a social science which deals with human behaviour in an organisation.
4.
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Yes, I agree with the given statement. Mgt. is necessary in all organizations Importance of Mgt. (Points) in support of answer.
5.
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He works at “Middle Level”.
His basic functions – List functions of middle management.
6.
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Management as a sciene.
7.
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No, I don't agree as management is not considered as full-fledged profession. It is on the path of becoming a profession.
8.
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No, I don't agree as management is not considered as full-fledged profession. It is on the path of becoming a profession.
9.
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No, I don't agree as management is associated with human beings and it is not possible to study and predict human behaviour under controlled laboratory conditions.
10.
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Like an art. management is a personalised process, in which a manager applies his acquired knowledge in a personalised and skillful manner in the light of realities of a given situation.
11.
i) Management of waste material
ii) Environment Protection
iii) To fulfil social responsibility
iv) Awareness in employees
v) hygienic working environment
12.
Art refers to the skillful & personal application of existing knowledge to achieve desired results. It can be acquired through study, observations & experience.
13.
The social objectives involve the creation of benefits for the society. It includes. a) Supply of quality products at reasonable prices . b) Using friendly methods of production. c) Generation of employment opportunities.
14.
Science is a systematised body of knowledge that establishes cause and effect relationship.
The basic features of science are:
(i) Systematised body of knowledge: Science is a systematised body of knowledge, consisting of principles and theories based on cause and effect relationship.
(ii) Principles based on experimentation: Scientific principles are valid and applicable universally.
Management is a science because of the following reasons:
(i) Like science, there is a systematised body of knowledge in management, consisting of theories, principles and concepts.
(ii) Principles of management are evolved after continuous observations and experimentation.
(iii) Like science, some of the principles of management have universal validity, but they are not as exact as principles of pure science.
Conclusion: Management is a social science or soft sciences, as it involves the study of human behaviour. Management cannot be as perfect as natural siences. Therefore it is an inexact science.
15.
Science is a systematised body of knowledge that establishes cause and effect relationship.
The basic features of science are:
(i) Systematised body of knowledge: Science is a systematised body of knowledge, consisting of principles and theories based on cause and effect relationship.
(ii) Principles based on experimentation: Scientific principles are valid and applicable universally.
Management is a science because of the following reasons:
(i) Like science, there is a systematised body of knowledge in management, consisting of theories, principles and concepts.
(ii) Principles of management are evolved after continuous observations and experimentation.
(iii) Like science, some of the principles of management have universal validity, but they are not as exact as principles of pure science.
Conclusion: Management is a social science or soft sciences, as it involves the study of human behaviour. Management cannot be as perfect as natural siences. Therefore it is an inexact science.
16.
It is true that management is an art because of the following reasons:
(i) It has a systematised body of knowledge consisting of principles, concepts and vocabulary which forms the basis of the art.
(ii) The practice of management principles differs from individual to individual, giving rise to different styles of management.
(iii) Management involves practice and creativity for finding solutions to complex managerial problems.
17.
Co-ordination is the process of achieving unity of action among interdependent activities & harmonious implementation of plans for the achievement of desired goals. In the light of above statement the nature of co-ordination can be summarised as :-
1. Synchronisation of different actions or efforts of the various units of an organisation.
2. This provides the requisite amount, quality, timing and sequence of efforts.
3. This ensures that planned objectives are achieved with a minimum of conflict.
18.
Yes, management is, by and large becoming a profession :-
This can be seen by referring to following emerging trend in business :-
1. All big companies appoint professional managers at all levels, i.e. they appoint MBA qualified persons to perform managerial activities.
2. Many India companies taken initiative to replace family members by professional managers.
3. In public undertakings, management is in effect by professional managers. They appoint professional experts except in departmental undertakings such as Railways, Posts and Telegraph Department, which are controlled by ministers.
4. Proprietary managers are becoming more interested in acquiring latest knowledge and technique of management. They are sending their relatives abroad to do managerial courses.
5. All over the world, management is widely taught in the universities and management institutions. There are a large number of books on management. A number of journals specialise in various aspects of management problems.
6. There are various formal training institutions which provide managerial training programmes, e.g. India Institutes of Management (IIMs) at Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc., Post-Graduate Departments of Management; Colleges of Management in different parts of India.
19.
Management as a profession has following characteristics:
Well Defined Body of Knowledge: All professions are based on a well-defined body of knowledge that can be acquired through instruction.
Restricted Entry: The entry to a profession is restricted through an examination or through acquiring an educational degree. For example, to become a chartered accountant in India a candidate has to clear a specified examination conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
Professional Association: All professions are affiliated to a professional association which regulates entry, grants certificate of practice and formulates and enforces a code of conduct. To be able to practice in India lawyers have to become members of the Bar Council which regulates and controls their activities.
Ethical Code of Conduct: All professions are bound by a code of conduct which guides the behaviour of its members. All doctors, for example, take the oath of ethical practice at the time they enter the profession.
Service Motive: The basic motive of a profession is to serve their client’s interests by rendering dedicated and committed service. The task of a lawyer is to ensure that his client gets justice.
20.
The following basic characteristics of management highlight its nature :
1. Management is a goal – oriented process : An organisation has a set of basic goal which are the basic reason for its existence. These goals should be simple and clearly stated. Management unites the efforts of different individuals in the organisation towards achieving these goals. For example, a firm decides to sell 1000 TV sets in particular year. The manager will plan a course of action and organize the activities to achieve this goal.
2. Management is a group activity : An organization is a group of diverse individuals with different needs. Every member of the group has a different purpose for joining the organization. But as members of the organization they work towards achieving the common organizational goal. This requires team work and coordination of individual efforts in a common direction. Management as a team can contribute more effectively and efficiently rather than individuals.
3. Management is an intangible force : Management cannot be seen. The effect of management is noticeable in an organisation where targets are met according to plans, employees are happy and satisfied, and there is orderliness instead of chaos and there is coordination in the working environment.
4. Management is all pervasive : Management is virtually applied to every type of organisation, whatever its size or purpose. An auto plant, a city government, a cricket team, a hospital or a school all require management, a cricket team, a hospital or a school all require management. Moreover, what managers do in India, the USA, Germany or Japan is the same. How they do it may be quite different. This difference is due to the differences in culture, tradition and history.
5. Management is multidimensional : Management is a complex activity which has three main dimensions. i) Management of work ii) Management of people iii) Management of operation
6. Management is a continuous process : Management process is a series of continuous, composite but separate functions (planning, organizing, staffing and controlling). But these functions are inter-dependent. They are simultaneously performed by all managers all the time.
7. Management is a dynamic function : Management is a dynamic function and has to adapt itself to the changing environment. An organization interacts with its external environment which consists of various social, economic and political factors. In order to be successful, an organization must change itself and its goals according to the needs of the environment.
21.
The steps involved in the process of management which should be followed by Max Power Ltd. are:
(i) Planning: In this step, Max Power Ltd. plans everything before action. This step helps in determining objective. forecasting and formulation of policies.
(ii) Organising: Once the plans are formulated in an organisation, the next step is organising which means providing all necessary things for its functioning-raw materials, tools, capital, personnel, etc.
(iii) Staffing: In this step, right person is placed at the right job according to the need of work force which is required to achieve the organisational goals.
(iv) Directing: At this stage, actual work is started as it implies initiating or instructing employees to act.
(v) Controlling: This step helps in binding the efforts at every step. It ensures that the organisation is moving on the right track to achieve its goal.
The various functions of manager are usually performed in the order given above, suggesting that a manager first plans. In reality, managers are rarely able to carry out these functions in isolation.
The activities are interrelated and it is often difficult to pinpoint where one ended and the other began. e.g. while performing the staffing function, HR Managers, recruitment, selection, etc, all at the same time.
Thus, management fuctions are continuous and interrelated, with no pre-determined sequence.
22.
The steps involved in the process of management which should be followed by Max Power Ltd. are:
(i) Planning: In this step, Max Power Ltd. plans everything before action. This step helps in determining objective. forecasting and formulation of policies.
(ii) Organising: Once the plans are formulated in an organisation, the next step is organising which means providing all necessary things for its functioning-raw materials, tools, capital, personnel, etc.
(iii) Staffing: In this step, right person is placed at the right job according to the need of work force which is required to achieve the organisational goals.
(iv) Directing: At this stage, actual work is started as it implies initiating or instructing employees to act.
(v) Controlling: This step helps in binding the efforts at every step. It ensures that the organisation is moving on the right track to achieve its goal.
The various functions of manager are usually performed in the order given above, suggesting that a manager first plans. In reality, managers are rarely able to carry out these functions in isolation.
The activities are interrelated and it is often difficult to pinpoint where one ended and the other began. e.g. while performing the staffing function, HR Managers, recruitment, selection, etc, all at the same time.
Thus, management fuctions are continuous and interrelated, with no pre-determined sequence.
23.
Planning is the primary function of mgt. It is concerned with both ends & means i.e. What to do and how to do it. Therefore planning means setting objectives & targets & formulating an action plan to achieve them effectively & efficiently. Planning is closely corrected with creativity and innovation.
Organising is the mgt for of assigning duties, grouping tasks, establishing authority and allocating resources reqd. to carry out a specific plan.
24.
An organisation is a group of different individuals with different needs. But as members of the organisation, they work towards achieving the common organisational goal. This requires team work and co-ordination. Management as a team can contribute more effectively & efficiently rather than individuals
25.
“Effectiveness & efficiency are the two sides of the same coin”.
1. Sometime a business concentrates on effectiveness & ignores efficiency i.e. complete then given task but at a high cost.
2. On the other hand, sometimes a business may concentrate more on producing goods with fewer resources i.e. it cuts down cost but cannot achieve the target production. This is a case of being efficient but not effective since the goods did not reach the market. Therefore it is important for mgt. to achieve goals (effectiveness) with minimum resources i.e. as efficiently as possible maintaining a balance between effectiveness & efficiency.
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