Characteristics of Managers

Topic 1:2 Characteristics of Management

Ø Multi Disciplinary – management is not a subject that has evolved by itself, but it takes the inputs from others e.g. psychology, sociology etc.

Ø Group activity “They say if you want to go very far go with others”

Ø Factor of Product – dealing with five factors (5Ms in management) men, material, money, methods, machines

Ø Social Process – it is related to society i.e. whatever is does is beneficial to society. It SR meaning social responsibility.

Ø Dynamic function – people change, hence organizations change, time change, technology change. Management keeps on forecasting uncertainty that may arise within the organization.

Ø Management is Profession – It is a specialized body of knowledge acquired by people through training: Top Managers, Middle Managers and Front-line managers.

Ø Management is Situational – different concepts or practices can be done depending on situation i.e. ICT, Hospitality etc.

Ø Intangible force – this means that you can only see what management has done