Question

“Management is a profession.” Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.

Answer 1

This statement is wrong as management does fulfil some of the conditions of profession but still lacks some other conditions or characteristics of a profession.

• Characteristics of profession do not fulfil by the management:

i. Restricted entry

ii. Professional association

iii. Ethical code of conduct

• Characteristics of profession do fulfil by the management:

i. Well defined by of knowledge

ii. Service motive