Is Management an Art or a Science?
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XCEZ said:
1 decade ago
Management takes a dual process of both art and science, when PLANNING, he/she need some statistical data to enhance him/her project in to the future, procuring data has to do with science.
When COORDINATING his/her work force (employees) , he/she needs that human relation skills, to be able to achieve the planned goals and objectives, and this has to do with art.
Conducting a feasibility study or market research need science technique and the ability to implement and sustained this result, the management needs art techniques.
When COORDINATING his/her work force (employees) , he/she needs that human relation skills, to be able to achieve the planned goals and objectives, and this has to do with art.
Conducting a feasibility study or market research need science technique and the ability to implement and sustained this result, the management needs art techniques.
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PMO Global Institute said:
2 years ago
In my opinion, management is a unique blend of both art and science. On the science side, there are concrete principles, theories, and data-driven approaches that guide decision-making and problem-solving. It's about using facts and figures to optimize processes.
On the other hand, there's an art to management that involves the human element. Inspiring and motivating your team, making judgment calls in complex situations, and adapting to different personalities all require a certain finesse that can't always be quantified.
On the other hand, there's an art to management that involves the human element. Inspiring and motivating your team, making judgment calls in complex situations, and adapting to different personalities all require a certain finesse that can't always be quantified.
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Lucky said:
9 years ago
Hi.
According to my view, Management is both arts as well as science. Science refers to theoretical knowledge of rules and principles whereas art refers to application of acquired knowledge. Management is, therefore, application of knowledge with its roots in science. They are not exclusive but are complementary to each other. For example, a person cannot sing well unless he has knowledge about various ragas & his personal skill of singing. Likewise, management is also a perfect blend of science & art.
According to my view, Management is both arts as well as science. Science refers to theoretical knowledge of rules and principles whereas art refers to application of acquired knowledge. Management is, therefore, application of knowledge with its roots in science. They are not exclusive but are complementary to each other. For example, a person cannot sing well unless he has knowledge about various ragas & his personal skill of singing. Likewise, management is also a perfect blend of science & art.
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RUTH SADIQ said:
1 decade ago
It is easy to see that there is both science and art in management. There is knowledge about management and it should be obtained and digested in order to achieve highest competency in management. Likewise there is skillful application of d knowledge of management and excellent accomplishment in this area.
In this era of great technological advances, it is easy to emphasize on d importance of science in management. So I believe that management is an art and also a science.
In this era of great technological advances, it is easy to emphasize on d importance of science in management. So I believe that management is an art and also a science.
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Danny wagon said:
9 years ago
Management is "the art of getting things done through people". This definition throws light on the fact that managers achieve organizational goals by.
Enabling others to perform rather than performing the tasks themselves. On the other hand, management is a science in the sense it is a body of knowledge developed.
In a systematic approach as a transformation process where input and output system exist.
This is a result of observation, measurement and study over time.
Enabling others to perform rather than performing the tasks themselves. On the other hand, management is a science in the sense it is a body of knowledge developed.
In a systematic approach as a transformation process where input and output system exist.
This is a result of observation, measurement and study over time.
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Lav said:
1 decade ago
Management in an art and a know-how. It consists in doing things in light of a situation.
It is both science and art. Management knowledge, which comprises theories, principles, studies, is a science. Management practice is an art. They improve each other, they're complementary.
Management knowledge can result 'empty' and inexact, because summarizes generally situations studied in the past, giving the task to managers to fill the so many variables.
It is both science and art. Management knowledge, which comprises theories, principles, studies, is a science. Management practice is an art. They improve each other, they're complementary.
Management knowledge can result 'empty' and inexact, because summarizes generally situations studied in the past, giving the task to managers to fill the so many variables.
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Nisiya Shana Esath said:
1 decade ago
Hai all,
In my opinion, management as both science and art.
Management regarded both science and art. Management is a science with a systematized body knowledge and universal application.
Management is an art it requires specific skill to be applied has the situation demands.
Management is the acquisition of knowledge and its skillful application for attainment of objectives.
Applied knowledge is more powerful and beneficial than simple knowledge.
In my opinion, management as both science and art.
Management regarded both science and art. Management is a science with a systematized body knowledge and universal application.
Management is an art it requires specific skill to be applied has the situation demands.
Management is the acquisition of knowledge and its skillful application for attainment of objectives.
Applied knowledge is more powerful and beneficial than simple knowledge.
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SIR-ME KAZEEH said:
1 decade ago
HI. Let take it to be both, as an art it provides the manager with the technical knowhow of how to manage ie, he/she applies art part of management to manage smoothly, on the other hand the science part provides the already tested or used techniques which can be of help, hence managers uses the science part to analyse the management skills which can be of good outcome, hence management qualify to be both an art and a science.
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Jisha arun said:
1 decade ago
Hi friends.
In my opinion management owes both from art and science. Science relates to facts, principles and experiments. Art relates to a platform to express the skills. When both comes together, it becomes management. Bringing the principles & concepts into action is management. Without artistic skills management concepts cannot be communicated in the corporate world and without concepts skills are of no use.
In my opinion management owes both from art and science. Science relates to facts, principles and experiments. Art relates to a platform to express the skills. When both comes together, it becomes management. Bringing the principles & concepts into action is management. Without artistic skills management concepts cannot be communicated in the corporate world and without concepts skills are of no use.
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Francis said:
1 decade ago
Its of great pleasure to share the views well in my perspective management is an art because managers has to design the strategies basing on their personal skills and knowledge that they apply in management though it is strengthened by science through studying, coordinating and understanding the nature of human behaviors within the organization thus leading to efficiency in management making it both arts and science.
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