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Management
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Administration
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Definition
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Art of
getting things done through others by directing their efforts towards
achievement of pre-determined goals.
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Formulation
of broad objectives, plans & policies.
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Nature
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executing
function, doing function
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decision-making
function, thinking function
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Scope
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Decisions
within the framework set by the administration.
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Major
decisions of an enterprise as a whole.
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Level of
authority
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Middle level
activity
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Top level
activity
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Status
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Group of
managerial personnel who use their specialized knowledge to fulfill the
objectives of an enterprise.
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Consists of
owners who invest capital in and receive profits from an enterprise.
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Usage
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Used in
business enterprises.
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Popular with
government, military, educational, and religious organizations.
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Influence
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Decisions
are influenced by the values, opinions, beliefs and decisions of the
managers.
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Influenced
by public opinion, government policies, customs etc.
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Main
functions
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Motivating
and controlling
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Planning and
organizing
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Abilities
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Handles the
employees.
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Handles the
business aspects such as finance.
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