Definition of Management

In the words of Harold Koontz, “Management is an art of getting things done through and with the people in formally organized groups. It is an art of creating an environment in which people can perform and individuals and can co-operate towards attainment of group goals.”

As per F.W. Taylor, “Management is an art of knowing what to do, when to do and see that it is done in the best and cheapest way.”


Management is a purposeful activity that directs group efforts towards the attainment of certain predetermined goals.

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