1.5.2

Management as an Art

Art can be defined as a systematic body of knowledge which requires skill, creativity and practice to get perfection.

The main features of art are:

1.      Systematic body of knowledge/Existence of theoretical knowledge. In every art there is systematic and organized study material available to acquire theoretical knowledge of the art. For example, various books on different ragas are available in music. In management also there is systematic and organised body of knowledge available which can help in acquiring managerial studies. So this feature of art is present in management also.  

                          

2.      Personalized application. In the field of art only theoretical knowledge is not enough. Every artist must have personal skill and creativity to apply that knowledge. For example, all musicians learn some ragas according to their personal skill and creativity which makes them different. In management also all managers learn same management theories and principles. But their efficiency depends how well they use these principles under different situations by applying personal skills and creativity so this feature of art is present in management.