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Science is a systematized body of knowledge that explains certain general truths or the operation of general laws’ in the light of this statement, describe whether management is Science. |
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Answer» Management as a Science: Science is a systematized body of knowledge, acquired through observation and experimentation that explains certain general truths or the operation of general laws. 1. Systematized body of Knowledge: Science is a systematic body of knowledge, whose principles are based on a cause and effect relationship. Management satisfies this feature as it also has a systematized body of knowledge. 2. Principles based on Observation: Science principles are first developed through observation and then tested through repeated experimentation under controlled conditions. This feature of science is not cent percent applicable in management. 3. Universal validity: Scientific principles have universal validity and can be applied in all situations and at all times. This feature of science is also not cent percent applicable in management. Conclusion: On comparing the features of science with management, we can conclude that management cannot be considered an exact or accurate science like Physics or Chemistry. But, we can all it an inexact science or social science or soft science. |
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