Chapter 1
Nature and Significance of Management · Exam 2026
This deck summarises key concepts, definitions, examples, and likely board-exam
questions for quick revision and classroom review. Use these slides as the foundation for
answer writing, group discussion and teacher-led explanations.
, What Is Management?
Management is the art and science of getting work done through and with people to achieve organisational goals. It balances two core concerns:
Getting work done Effectiveness & Core Elements
through others Efficiency Management includes
Managers coordinate people, Effectiveness = achieving the Planning, Organising, Staffing,
allocate tasks and ensure effort right goals. Efficiency = Directing and Controlling 4 the
converts into planned outputs. achieving goals with minimum functional cycle managers
resources and time. follow.