Profession can be defined as an occupation which is backed by special knowledge and training and these skills are used to serve the society and its success is not measured only in terms of money earned.

Some features of Profession are : 

1. Purpose of Service:

For every profession and service, there exists a purpose. 

2. Blocked Access :

In any profession, you need to complete the required education and required training. So only that person, who completes these requirements can get entry.

3. Professional Council :

All professional degrees and trainings are certified by various councils, and all have to follow their rules and regulations.

4. Codes of Ethics : 

All professions need to follow certain rules and regulations which is compulsory for them.

In management, all these features are not completely present, so we can say that management is not a complete profession. It possesses certain features of profession. 

They are :

1. There exists a Specialised Body of Knowledge : 

There are principles, concepts and techniques of management. Management is taught in the universities and exists as a discipline. Therefore, it is a profession. 

2. Restricted Entry Based on Formal Training : 

Entry to a profession is based on a formal education and training. But entry to management profession is not restricted as there are no prescribed qualifications. So, management can’t be regarded as a profession. 

3. Ethical Code : 

There is no universally accepted code of conduct for management as it is present in other professions. So, management is not a complete profession.

Therefore, all these features reveal that management is still not fully a profession but management appears to be making progress in many areas. It is not a full-fledged profession, rather it is a developing profession.