GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Management is ____
A
an art.
B
a science.
C
an art and a science.
D
an art not science
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is considered a science as it has an organized body of knowledge comprising various universal truths. Management requires a specific skill set that needs the personal possession of managers, which is why it is also an art. Science gives knowledge, while art is the application of that knowledge and skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the other hand, MARY PARKER FOLLET said that management is an art because it involves the practical knowledge and skills of an individual in taking a managerial decision. Management is a Science because: It involves scientific techniques in all aspects of a situation. It uses a step by step control procedure.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. Yes, management is an art, because practical applications of knowledge is an art and management is also the application of skill and knowledge to achieve the desired results.

Detailed explanation-4: -Management is a science because it is based on various theories and principles which were developed over years with continuous experimentation and observations.

Detailed explanation-5: -Management is considered as art and science. The art of managing begins where Science of managing stops to make management complete. Like any other practice-whether engineering, accountancy, law or medicine; Management is an art. The artistic application of management know-how is evident.

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