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| 2.8.2 Management as an art Art is personal skill. It is created by nature. Art is bringing about desired results with the help of skills. Management is one of the most creative arts. It requires a lot of knowledge. Management is an art because (i) It is creative (ii) It involves use of skill, (iii) It involves use of technical know-how; (iv) It is directed towards getting results and (v) It is personalized. In making decision among alternatives, the manager may rely on intuition or intuitive reasoning. His creativity and productivity can be magnified by using the correct scientific methods. Success of managers depends on how effectively they can use the scientific aid to enhance their artistic skills. Medicine engineering, accountancy and the like require skills on the part of the practitioners and can only be acquired through practice. According to George R. Terry, "Art is bringing about of a desired result through application of skill" Thus, art has 5 essential features. a) Practical Knowledge b) Personal Skill c) Concrete Result d) Constructive Skill e) Improvement through practice 68 2.9 Universality and Transferability of management 2.9.1 Universality of management The universality of management is an important concept to consider in modern management thought. When describing management as universal, we are saying that the principles and techniques of management are not only applicable to business but they are also applicable to all other organizations irrespective of the sector they belong to. Griffin (1999) states that when a manager leaves work and goes to a weekly meeting of a civic or religious group, to an organizing meeting fora local football league, or to a volunteer job in apolitical campaign, he or she should keep in mind that many of the same functions used in a business can be used in these other organizations. Although each organization has its own unique goals and mission, effective management can help every organization accomplish its goals and more successfully realize its mission. Thus, the essence of management is the integration of human and other resources in away that it results ineffective performance and this aim and process are universal. Download 3.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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