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Nature and Significance of Management
Management is the process of creating and maintaining an environment
where people work together in groups to reach specific goals efficiently.
It is important for all types of organisations—big or small, profit or non-
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profit—and shows how individuals play a role in achieving common goals.
Management is both a science (with a structured set of knowledge) and an
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art (through practical application). It is a dynamic function, which means it
must change and adjust with time and situations.
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Management is complex and has three main parts:
Management of work: Every organisation exists to do certain tasks. For
example, a factory makes products, a garment store serves customers,
and a hospital treats patients. Management includes solving problems,
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making decisions, planning, budgeting, assigning responsibilities, and
giving authority to others.
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Management of people: People are the most valuable part of any
organisation. Even with advanced technology, the main challenge is still
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getting work done through people.
Management as a group activity: An organisation is made up of
different individuals with different needs. Each person may have their
own reason for joining, but they all work together toward a common
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goal, which requires teamwork and coordination.
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Efficiency and Effectiveness
Efficiency means doing a task correctly using the least amount of resources
and cost. It focuses on how the work is done. Effectiveness means achieving
the desired result by finishing the task on time. It focuses on what is
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achieved. Though efficiency and effectiveness are different, they are
connected. Good management must maintain a balance between both to be
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Nature and Significance of Management
Management is the process of creating and maintaining an environment
where people work together in groups to reach specific goals efficiently.
It is important for all types of organisations—big or small, profit or non-
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profit—and shows how individuals play a role in achieving common goals.
Management is both a science (with a structured set of knowledge) and an
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art (through practical application). It is a dynamic function, which means it
must change and adjust with time and situations.
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Management is complex and has three main parts:
Management of work: Every organisation exists to do certain tasks. For
example, a factory makes products, a garment store serves customers,
and a hospital treats patients. Management includes solving problems,
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making decisions, planning, budgeting, assigning responsibilities, and
giving authority to others.
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Management of people: People are the most valuable part of any
organisation. Even with advanced technology, the main challenge is still
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getting work done through people.
Management as a group activity: An organisation is made up of
different individuals with different needs. Each person may have their
own reason for joining, but they all work together toward a common
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Efficiency and Effectiveness
Efficiency means doing a task correctly using the least amount of resources
and cost. It focuses on how the work is done. Effectiveness means achieving
the desired result by finishing the task on time. It focuses on what is
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achieved. Though efficiency and effectiveness are different, they are
connected. Good management must maintain a balance between both to be
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