Management as a science (comparing features of management and science)

 Management as a science

What is science?

Science is referred to systematic body of knowledge, understanding of the natural and social world and are  based on truth & facts.

1. Systematic body of knowledge :

In the field of science systematic and organised study materials are available to acquire theoretical knowledge where as in the field of management to systematic and organise study materials are available to acquire theoretical knowledge.

So, this feature of science is present in the future of management.

2. Repetition

In the field of science obtaining same data or repetition of data is possible but in the field of management no repetition of data is possible.

So, this feature of science is not present in management

3. Derivatives

In the field of science scientific principle are derived through deep observation and repeated experiment station where is managing principle or also formed by Deep observation and repeated experimentation.

So, this feature of science is present in the feature of management

4. Universal validity 

In the field of science the scientific principle have universal application (it means it doesnot changes wit time and situation) where as in the field of management managerial principal can be modified or use according to the situation.

So, this feature of science is not present in the feature of management

5. Based on facts and truth

In the field of science the scientific principles are purely logical and objective while doing observations while in the field of management it is not purely logical and objective while doing observation.

So, this feature of science is not present in the feature of management.

Conclusion

After comparing all the feature of science with management we come to conclusion that only two feature of science are present in management so we can say that management is not appear science or accept science it is an in exact science.