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Simply put, management can be understood as the skill of getting the work done
from others. It is not exactly same as administration, which alludes to a process
of effectively administering the entire organization. The most important point that
differs management from the administration is that the former is concerned with
directing or guiding the operations of the organization, whereas the latter stresses
on laying down the policies and establishing the objectives of the organization.
Broadly speaking, management takes into account the directing and controlling
functions of the organization, whereas administration is related to planning and
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organizing function.
With the passage of time, the distinction between these two terms is getting
blurred, as management includes planning, policy formulation, and
implementation as well, thus covering the functions of administration. In this
article, you will find all the substantial differences between management and
administration.
Comparison Chart
BASIS FOR
MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
COMPARISON
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BASIS FOR
MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
COMPARISON
Decides Who will do the work? And What should be done? And
How will it be done? When is should be done?
De nition of Management
Management is defined as an act of managing people and their work, for achieving
a common goal by using the organization’s resources. It creates an environment
under which the manager and his subordinates can work together for the
attainment of group objective. It is a group of people who use their skills and talent
in running the complete system of the organization. It is an activity, a function, a
process, a discipline and much more.
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De nition of Administration
The administration is a systematic process of administering the management of a
business organization, an educational institution like school or college, government
office or any nonprofit organization. The main function of administration is the
formation of plans, policies, and procedures, setting up of goals and objectives,
enforcing rules and regulations, etc.
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10. The manager looks after the management of the organization, whereas
administrator is responsible for the administration of the organization.
11. Management focuses on managing people and their work. On the other
hand, administration focuses on making the best possible utilization of
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Conclusion
Theoretically, it can be said that both are different terms, but practically, you will
find that the terms are more or less same. You would have noticed that a manager
performs both administrative and functional activities. Although the managers who
are working on the topmost level are said to be the part of administration whereas
the managers working on the middle or lower level represents management. So, we
can say that administration is above management.
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jahangir says
May 29, 2016 at 12:51 pm
fine
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MBERI says
August 31, 2016 at 3:02 pm
COMPREHENSIVE
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November 15, 2016 at 2:04 pm
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December 19, 2016 at 2:08 pm
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March 24, 2017 at 4:24 pm
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Saleema says
April 24, 2017 at 11:36 am
Best definition
But, Are POSDCORB elements of the administration?
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April 24, 2017 at 11:47 am
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June 10, 2017 at 11:43 am
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September 14, 2017 at 5:13 pm
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JD says
September 21, 2017 at 12:35 pm
This article is very useful. Thanks for sharing this, I’ve learned a lot.
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R. Rahbar says
October 2, 2017 at 4:50 pm
nicely explained
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It was helpful
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