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Characteristics of Good mangement

 CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD MANAGEMENT 

Management is characterized by a few elements. They are: 

1 Management is a group activity : Since the organization reflects the social dimension, where individuals interact with each other in getting things done, individual efforts alone doesn’t guarantee results. Moreover, management cannot be done in isolation and hence, includes group activity. Management is thus seen as integrating individual efforts through organized group activity. 

2 Management is Universal in its application :Management applies to government, business enterprises, education institutions, military, medical and non-governmental organizations in equal measure. The principles of management suggested by the German industrial Psychologist Henry Fayol, are considered as guiding principles which could be adapted to specific organizational context. 

3 Management is a continuous activity: Management is dynamic in nature and hence is continuous. The ever changing organizational activity provides continuity to management functions. 

4 Management as an Integrated Effort :The process of management integrates the human and other resources in the achievement of the objectives of the organization. In the process, the individual goals and the organizational goals get aligned for effective functioning of the organization. 

5 Management as a well-defined process: Management is considered unique because of the well-defined and clear cut process of getting things done through the various functions of management. 

6 Management is objective-driven and result-oriented: Organizations have clearly marked objectives and goals, the accomplishment of which is systematically driven by the management function. 

7 Management as a set of roles and skills :It refers to an individual or a group of individuals who are actively involved in managerial function.The individuals are designated as managers and the Introduction to Management 12 group as management. The managers are expected to learn the managerial skills to perform their managerial roles effectively. 

8 Management as a function :The management process is characterized by the functions that the manager performs. They are planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, controlling and budgeting. 

9 Management as a discipline :Management as a discipline refers to a body of knowledge with unique pedagogical tools as taught in various educational institutions to impart the basic concepts and principles relating to the practice of management. Its importance is demonstrated by the glut on the growth of B-School across the globe and in India and the way it enjoys a prominent place in popular perception.


Reference:

https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/79140/3/Unit-1.pdf

https://deb.ugc.ac.in/Uploads/SelfLearning/HEI-P-U-0543/HEI-P-U-0543_SelfLearning_20210729103348.pdf 

Concept of Management- Definitions

 MEANING AND DEFINITION OF MANAGEMENT 

It is not an exaggeration to state that everyone is a manager in some measure or the other in our daily lives. People confront different situations/contexts forcing them to manage the otherwise messy situations in a planned and organized way so as to achieve the goals. The levels, however, vary depending on the actors and actions. Thus, management could be understood as an activity with a goal accomplishment and results orientation.

Since an organization is imbedded with groups of people working together towards an objective, management is characterized by the interaction with others in the accomplishment of the task. It is in this context that Mary Parker Folletthas defined “management as the art of getting things done through the efforts of others”. Although this definition relates to the accomplishment of the task and the people dimension, it has been elaborated further by Herald Koontz and O’Donnel, when they brought the organized group into the definition. According to them, “management is the process of getting things done though the organized group efforts”. The people dimension has been the focus of Harold Koontz, when they said “Management means Manage Men tactfully” to label itManage/Men/T As the meaning and definition evolved, the focus on the process gained importance. F W Taylor defined management “as the art of knowing what you want to do in the best and cheapest way”In spite of various definitions, the dynamic nature of management makes it difficult to have a universally accepted definition encompassing all its dimensions in its entirety. In summary, the essence of management revolves around managing people and other resources in an organization both internal and external, leading to the achievement of the objectives of the organization. The meaning could be better understood by examining the nature of management. Management: 


1.3 NATURE OF MANAGEMENT 

 A debate continued for quite long on what exactly is the nature of management. One school of thought argues that management is a science, which the other school of thought disagrees and views as an art. Science represents a systematic body of knowledge with underlying principles that have universal application. Scientific procedure depends on reliability and validity based on experimentation and generalization. One of the principles of science also is to explain the cause and effect phenomenon with disciplined imagination. Appling these principles, management over the years has developed certain principles, laws, theories and generalizations which could be applied universally in a variety of organizations. Luther Gullick argues that management has a body of knowledge with underlying principles and is in the process of being called a science. He also contended that the interrelationship in the business scenario was being scientifically and systematically explained with emerging theories tested and proven and improved by logic and the facts on the ground.Scientific management proposed by F W Taylor was termed as scientific management, which is proof enough for the status of a science based on a numbers of experiments on the human beings on the shop floor using management techniques. As the field does not enjoy the status of an exact science in the nature of pure sciences like physics, chemistry etc., some argue it as an inexact science. Management deals with human beings and hence it is difficult to verify and predict the complex human behavior. The dynamic nature of management, complicates it all the more in terms of verifiability, reliability, predictability and generalization. Further, management has to account for the contextual variation, which also makes a difficult to prove the exactness of a science. However, the scientific procedure, systematic analysis and methodological rigor used in management research along with advanced tools and techniques provides the field the much needed status to the discipline. Research in the allied areas like mathematics, statistics, Psychology have added the scientific fervor to the discipline. 

 In contrast, the other school of management thought argues that management cannot be equated with the logical, sequential and scientific methodology of basic sciences and hence, views management as an art. George Terry, a management thinker, states that “management is bringing about desired Introduction to Management 10 results through the application of skills”. Art relates to the application of theories and principles in problem solving activities. The manager applies his skills and competency built through his experience/exposure coupled with the intuition and judgment while discharging the functions of managerial decision making. Continuous effort and deliberate practice makes the managers successful managers and they try to develop this art though skillful practice. The creativity and innovation that could be seen in the managerial function could be attributed to the mastery of this art by the managers. While the debate of management as a science or an art still continues, a third group of scholars contend that management could be a combination of both art and science. They argue that managerial activity is a creative art although, it is becoming more scientific in nature. In addition, the theories and practice acknowledge unique characteristics which make it a distinct field.


Reference:

https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/9524/1/Unit-1.pdf

https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/49032

https://deb.ugc.ac.in/Uploads/SelfLearning/HEI-P-U-0543/HEI-P-U-0543_SelfLearning_20210729103348.pdf

The need of management MED 401- educational management

 

The need of management

      (1)      Optimum utilisation of resources,

      (2)      Expansion and diversification,

      (3)      Reduction of employers absenteeism and turnover,

      (4)      Utilises the benefits of science and technology,

      (5)      Encourages initiative and innovation,

      (6)      Minimises wastages,

      (7)      Team work,

      (8)      Motivation,

      (9)      Reduction in labour turnover,

    (10)    Higher efficiency,

    (11)    Improves the quality of life of the workers,

    (12)    Cordial industrial relations,

    (13)    Corporate image,

    (14)    Promotes national development,

    (15)    It helps society.

1. Optimum utilisation of resources

Management brings all the available resources together. All these available resources are important for achieving the objective of the organization which are:

Men,

Money,

Machines,

Methods,

Optimum (best)

Utilization (use)

2. Expansion and diversification

Management helps the organization to achieve its objectives efficiently, systematically, easily and quickly. It helps the organization to face the cut-throat competition to grow, expand and diversify.

3. Reduction of employers absenteeism and turnover

Management motivates people. It provides different incentives to the employees. This includes positive, negative, monetary and non financial incentives. These incentives increase the willingness and efficiency of the employees. This increases the productivity and profitability of the organization.

Management also develops team spirit and increases the efficiency within the organization. It in addition reduces labor turnover and absenteeism.

4. Utilises the benefits of science and technology

Man has made rapid progress within the field of Science and Technology. Management utilizes the benefits of this progress. It provides industries with the latest machines. It provides the consumers with the newest products.

5. Encourages initiative and innovation

Management spurs initiative. This means it initiative the employees to make their own plans and to execute these plans. It inspires the employees to give their suggestions. Initiative gives satisfaction to the laborers and success to the organization.

Management in addition encourages innovation. It brings innovative ideas, modern methods, latest techniques to the organization.

6. Minimises wastages

Management minimizes the wastages of human, waste materials and monetary resources. Work is done through arrangement, proper manufacturing and Control. Managers motivate subordinate to reduce wastages. Reduction in wastage's brings a higher return to firm.

7. Team work

Management always builds a team spirit in the organization. The combine effort of work and unity lead to the prosperity within the organization. Team work plays an important part in the success of organization.

8. Motivation

Management motivates employees by sharing their profits by the mean of bonus. They also give a good amount of incentives to the employees. This motivation zeal the employee to work harder, which results in higher efficiency in production.

9. Reduction in labour turnover

Management helps to reduce labor turnover in the organization. Employee turnover takes place when some employees leave the organization, and others join in their place. Frequent labor turnover increases selection and training cost.

Management creates a sense of responsibility among the employees who brings down labor turnover.

10. Higher efficiency

Management always wants that his employees should produce higher efficiency. Productivity is the relationship between returns and costs. Higher returns at minimum investment then the organization is said to be more proficient.

11. Improves the quality of life of the workers

Management provides bonus and incentive to the employees for their work. It gives a healthy work environment to the workers. It also provides medical and insurance faculties to worker and their families. It provides a financial stability which helps in boosting life of the workers.

12. Cordial industrial relations

Management ensures industrial peace. It gives more importance to the ‘Human Element’ in business. It applies positive motivation. All this improves the relations between the employees and the employers.

13. Corporate image

Efficient and effective management maintains a good image and goodwill of organization. This is because of quality of products and services offered by the organization and also due to the social responsibility of organization towards society.

14. Promotes national development

Management is regarded as a key to the economic development of nation. It puts resources to the optimum use. It leads to capital formation and tech advancement. It generates handsome revenue for government. It increases national income and standard of living of people. Thus, it leads to development across all sectors, and significant growth throughout the nation.

15. It helps society

In management, profit is not only the objective of business. Today, the managers are combining profit objective with social purposes. They are providing society with a regular supply of good quality goods and services at reasonable prices. They are also providing employment opportunities to people. They in addition pay high taxes to the government. These taxes are used for improving nations. Nowadays, managers are using part of their profits to build hospitals, schools, colleges, etc. for civilization. So it is helping humanity in many ways.

Conclusion:

The need and importance of Management are universally accepted. The survival progress and success of an organization greatly depend on its management. There is a wide gap between Europe and Asia. This gap is called the ‘Science and Technology Gap.’ Even so, in reality, it is the ‘Management Gap.’ Japan and Germany were totally destroyed in the second world war but today these countries are highly developed. This is because these countries are well managed.

 

So, management is required in all aspects of life.