Question

Write short answer of the following.

State how management is a Science.

Answer 1

Management satisfies the following criteria for it to be called a science:

1. Systematic body of knowledge: Science is defined by the laws and principles along with a systematic body of knowledge. Similar to this, management has its own body of theories and principles that were developed over the years. In addition, it has its own vocabulary.
2. Theories based on experimentation: The laws and principles in science were obtained from repeated experimentations and define a cause-effect relationship. The principles of management also have been developed over the years on the basis of repeated observations and experimentations. However, because management deals with human behaviour, no exact cause-and-effect relationship can be established.
3. Universal validity: As the scientific principles are based on defined cause-effect relationship, they are universally applicable. Similarly, the theories and principles of management are universally valid. They can be used to impart the basic knowledge and managerial skills to budding managers.