Management 
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus
Name: Iram Khan
Student-ID: H00203081
Course Title: Management in a Global Context.
Course Code: C17EB
Assignment Title: “What is Management: Is it an Art or a Science?”
Lecturer: Dr. UmmeSalma Mujtaba
Word Count: 2165
Abstract
Management involves characteristics of both art and science. While certain theoretical aspects make it a science, the skillful application makes it an art. The art of management is supported by scientific foundations and these scientific theories are only of use when they are applied creatively using art. Robert Hilkert says that art and management are two sides of a flip coin. This implies that one cannot function without the other. The science of management is backed by various theories put forward by Frederick Taylor, Gilbreth and various other theorists. The interdisciplinary links with social sciences such as sociology and psychology also support the fact of management being a science. On the other side there are many theorists such as Peter Drucker, Henry Mintzberg and Lilienthal argue that just scientific knowledge is not enough for a manager, he has to possess certain skills and imagination to practically apply these methods for the successful functioning of the organization.
What is Management: Is it an Art or a Science
Introduction
According to George R. Terry (1971), ' 'Management Is a distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling; utilizing in each both science and art, and followed in order to accomplish pre-determined objectives." There has been a constant debate of management being an art or a science. In order to address this issue, the influence of different factors on management has to be understood. This is done by examining the interconnection of management with various disciplines. This interconnection helps us to understand one of the scientific aspects of management. To further support the claim of management as a
Name: Iram Khan
Student-ID: H00203081
Course Title: Management in a Global Context.
Course Code: C17EB
Assignment Title: “What is Management: Is it an Art or a Science?”
Lecturer: Dr. UmmeSalma Mujtaba
Word Count: 2165
Abstract
Management involves characteristics of both art and science. While certain theoretical aspects make it a science, the skillful application makes it an art. The art of management is supported by scientific foundations and these scientific theories are only of use when they are applied creatively using art. Robert Hilkert says that art and management are two sides of a flip coin. This implies that one cannot function without the other. The science of management is backed by various theories put forward by Frederick Taylor, Gilbreth and various other theorists. The interdisciplinary links with social sciences such as sociology and psychology also support the fact of management being a science. On the other side there are many theorists such as Peter Drucker, Henry Mintzberg and Lilienthal argue that just scientific knowledge is not enough for a manager, he has to possess certain skills and imagination to practically apply these methods for the successful functioning of the organization.
What is Management: Is it an Art or a Science
Introduction
According to George R. Terry (1971), ' 'Management Is a distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling; utilizing in each both science and art, and followed in order to accomplish pre-determined objectives." There has been a constant debate of management being an art or a science. In order to address this issue, the influence of different factors on management has to be understood. This is done by examining the interconnection of management with various disciplines. This interconnection helps us to understand one of the scientific aspects of management. To further support the claim of management as a
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