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What does management being 'Goal Oriented' mean?

  • Management adopts itself according to social changes.
  • Management draws ideas from various disciplines like economics and psychology.
  • Management is intangible and cannot be seen.
  • Management is concerned with achieving predetermined objectives of an organization. (correct)

    • What distinguishes management as an interdisciplinary study?

  • It is evidenced only by the quality of the organization.
  • It is concerned with achieving predetermined objectives.
  • It is intangible and cannot be seen.
  • It draws ideas and concepts from various disciplines like economics and sociology. (correct)

    • What makes it difficult to precisely state the scope of management?

  • The intangibility of management.
  • The continuing activity of management functions. (correct)
  • The scope of management includes planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.
  • The interdisciplinary nature of management.

    • Which aspect of management is evidenced by the quality of the organization and results like profits and increased productivity?

    <p>Being intangible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of management involves functions like planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling?

    <p>Subject-matter of management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of art emphasizes the need for deliberate efforts to achieve an end?

    <p>Practice is needed to reach the level of perfection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key similarity between the activities of art and management?

    <p>Both involve the application of principles in practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is management considered an art according to the text?

    <p>Because it is about attaining mastery for results through deliberate efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does management resemble practicing an art?

    <p>Management involves putting principles into practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the art of management from ordinary activities?

    <p>The application of underlying principles in management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is continuous practice essential in mastering the art of management?

    <p>To reach the level of perfection in managing activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the application of science relate to the concept of management being an art?

    <p>Applying scientific principles assists in turning theory into practical action in management.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the activities of management differ from ordinary tasks based on the text?

    <p>Ordinary tasks do not require deliberate efforts or application of principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does mastering the art of management differ from merely performing managerial activities?

    <p>Mastering involves reaching perfection through practice, while performing does not require practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are deliberate efforts emphasized in both art and management according to the text?

    <p>To stress the necessity of practice and focused actions in mastering an art or managing effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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