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Basics of Management

Traditional – Art of getting things done


Modern – Process of accomplishing certain objectives
through the utilization of human and other resources
Why is management called as an art?

It is called an art because managing requires certain skills which are personal possessions of managers.

Science provides the knowledge & art deals with the application of knowledge and skills. A manager to be
successful in his profession must acquire the knowledge of science & the art of applying it.
Process of Management
Nature and Characteristics of
Management
 Science as well as art
 Management is Universal
 Goal or objective oriented
 Continuous process
 Coordinative force
 Intangible force
 Dynamic Discipline
Management & Administration
Importance of Management

 Accomplishment of goals
 Optimum utilization of resources
 Minimizes cost
 Vision and foresight
 Harmony in work
 Development of society and nations
 Assist in decisions making
Levels of Management
Scalar Chain
Planning

 Planning – It involves deciding in advance


 What to do ?
 When to do ?
 Where to do ?
 How to do ?
 Who is to do ?
 And How the result are to be evaluated
Planning Process
Determination of objectives
Forecasting
Formulation of policies and programmers
Preparations of schedules and procedures
Budgeting
Organizing
 Determination of objectives
 Identification and grouping of activities
 Assignment of duties to individuals
 And developing of relationships
Staffing
 Functions of staffing

 Human Resource Planning


 Deciding source of recruitment
 Receiving applications
 Testing and Interviewing
 Selection and placement
(Appointment letter and
orientation)
 Training and development
Directing and Leading
 Direction is the process of guiding, supervising, leading and motivating the
subordinates to work in a way that is beneficial to the enterprise.
 Leadership
 Communication
 Motivation
 Supervision
Controlling
Controlling consists of verifying whether everything occurs in conformity with
the plan adopted

 Setting up of standards
 Measuring of performance
 Comparing performance with standards
 Taking corrective actions
Coordination

 Its an effort to ensure a smooth interplay of the functions.


 Unity of actions in the pursuit of a common purpose.
Coordination in functions of management
Coordination and Cooperation
Levels of Management
Managerial Skills
 Term managerial skills means the personal ability of manager for the
accomplishment of organizational goals.
Technical Skills
Conceptual Skills
Analytical Skills

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