Management is the art of getting things done through others-and with the help of others in order to achieve the specific organizational goal. Management is defined as the process of planning, organizing, actuating & controlling an organizational operation in order to achieve coordination of resources to attain the organizational objectives more effectively. 

Features of management are:

• Goal oriented 
• Continuous process 
• Group activity 
• Intangible force 
• Universal process 
• Multi disciplinary 
• Integrating Process

1. Management is a goal oriented process: Every organization has some goals. Management is a goal oriented activity’. Management unites ail the activities of the organization and directs it towards the achievement of established goals more efficiently. 

2. Management is Multi Dimensional: Management is a complex activity and involves 

3 dimensions 

(a) Management of work 

(b) Management of People 

(c) Management of operations

3. Management is a continuous process: Management has a series of function which is performed regularly. Management is an ongoing function and doesn’t stop anywhere.

4. Management is a group activity: Every organization consists of number of persons from different level with different need. Management helps these people to take initiative, communicate and coordinate with join hands for attaining organizational goal,

5. Management is an intangible force: Management cannot be seen but its presence can be felt in the operation of the organization. Effects of management are noticeable in terms of attainment of targets and employee satisfaction etc.

6. Management is a universal process: Management activities are not applicable to the business unit alone. It is universally applicable to all organizations; it may be economic, social, charitable, religious optical.