Meaning of Universality of Management :

It means that management is performed in ail the organisations at every level of organisation, irrespective of its nature, size, location and objective. 

The concept of universality of management implies the following:

1. The fundamental principles of management are applicable to all the organisations, regardless of their nature, size, location and kind.

2. All the managers perform the same function.

3. Management knowledge and skills may be transferred across the industries within and outside the country.

Arguments in Favour of the Concept “Universality of Management” : 

1. There is universality of management among all organisations. The functions of management (planning, organising, staffing, directors and controlling) are performed in every organisation.

2. All managers get the things done through other people.

3. The principles of management apply to all the organisations, in both developed and developing countries, and are equally applicable to all economic systems. However, they have to be modified and adopted according to prevailing situations.

Arguments Against the Concept :

Management practictioners and academicians like Earnest Pale, Joan Woodward, etc. disregard universality of management, they gave the conclusion that since human needs, objectives are different in different countries, so management principles can’t be universally applied. Not only this, we can’t equally apply same management principles in two different enterprises of the same nation. The application and non-application of management principles mainly depends on the following factors : 

1. Culture of the nation or organisation 

2. Objectives of organisat ion 

3. Organisation’s managerial philosophy/attitude.