Features of Management:
a. Management is a goal oriented process: Every organisation has a set of basic goals to achieve. Management unites the efforts of different individuals in the organisation towards achieving these goals:
b. Management is all pervasive: Management activities are universally applicable to all organisations, social, economic and political. Hence, management is all pervasive and a universal phenomenon.
c. Management is multidimensional: Management is a complex activity and involves three dimensions namely.
1. Management of work
2. Management of people (and)
3. Management of operations
d. Management is a continuous process: Management consists of a series of functions like planning, organising, staffing and controlling which are continuous and composite in nature. These functions are simultaneously performed by all managers all the time. Hence, management is considered a continuous process.
e. Management is a group activity: An organisation is a collection of number of individuals with different needs. Every member of the group has different purpose to join the organisation. But, as members of the organisation, they work towards fulfilling the common organisation goal. This requires team work and coordination. Hence, management is a group activity.
f. Management is a dynamic function: Every organisation works in an environment which keeps on changing. The external environment which consists of various social, economic and political factors keep changing. In order to be successful, an organisation must change itself and its goals according to the needs of the environment. Hence, management is a dynamic environment.
g. Management is an intangible force: Management cannot be seen but its presence can be felt in the operations of the organisation. The effect of management is noticeable in an organisation where targets are met according to plans, when employees are happy and satisfied. So management is an unseen force but reflects in the collective efforts.
