Question

Which of the following statements are true about management?
(A) Management is required at all levels of the organization.
(B) Management is only necessary for profit-making organizations.
(C) Management is a complex activity.
(D) Management is both an art and a science.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:}

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (C) and (D) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

Management is universal and applicable to both profit and non-profit organizations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
Management is a universal process used in all kinds of organizations to achieve goals effectively and efficiently.

Step 1: Analyze Statement (A). Management is needed at:
• Top level
• Middle level
• Supervisory level Therefore, statement (A) is correct.

Step 2: Analyze Statement (B). Management is required not only in profit-making organizations but also in:
• Schools
• Hospitals
• NGOs
• Government organizations Hence, statement (B) is incorrect.

Step 3: Analyze Statement (C). Management involves planning, organizing, directing and controlling many activities together. Thus, management is a complex activity. Therefore, statement (C) is correct.

Step 4: Analyze Statement (D). Management is considered:
• An art → because it requires practical skills
• A science → because it follows systematic principles Thus, statement (D) is correct.

Step 5: Identify correct statements. Correct statements are: \[ (A),\; (C),\; (D) \]

Step 6: Conclusion. Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(A),\; (C)\; \text{and}\; (D)\; \text{only}} \]