Question

"Management is a profession like medical or legal profession." Do you agree with this statement? Give any five reasons in support of your answer

Answer 1

No. I do not agree with this statement. Management is not a full-fledged profession. The points in support of my answer are:

(i) Professionals have a well-defined body of knowledge which is not there in the case of management

(ii) The entry into a profession is restricted

(iii) Usually, the professionals work with the Service motive

(iv) There exists a code of ethics which every professionals have to follow.

(v) Also, there is the presence of professional associations