Vineet joined a company after completing graduation in management from a
reputed business school.
During his induction training, he was informed that he would be working in
production department. The
company wanted to achieve 30% increase in output in the next quarter. His
general manager, a man with
decades of experience, also said that management is a complex activity. He
expected Vineet to make production plans, identify incentive schemes for workers to make their
strengths effective and ensure
that there is no disruption due to technical glitch. Vineet realised very quickly
that his job is a series of
continuous tasks. After one month, he was informed by the general manager
that due to increase in
international demand, production targets have been raised.
He called an urgent meeting of his supervisors and senior workers. He offered
them an opportunity to
realise their potential and earn more by working overtime and in multiple shifts.
He was delighted that at
the end of the quarter, he was able to meet the targets, workers were happy and
there was no chaos.
Identify and explain any three characteristics of management referred in above case

Dear Student,
'Vineet realised...tasks' management is a continuous process
Management is a continuous process . That is, the various functions of management (planning, organising, directing, staffing and controlling) are performed simultaneously by the managers. However, the focus or the priority of the manager may differ from day to day. While on one day, the manger mat devote more time towards planning, while on other day more time may be spent on controlling.

'after one month.....raised' dynamic process
Management is a dynamic process as it involves continuously adapting to the changing environment. As the external environment of the business comprising of social, economic and political factors is ever changing, the management must continuously adapt itself to the changing environment. 

'he offered......multiple shifts' management is multidimensional(management of people)
Management is called multi dimensional as it involves various dimensions. Some of main dimensions of management are: 

1)  Managing the Work: The performance of a definite work forms the basis of an organization and so it is necessary to interpret it in terms of the objectives and goals.

2)  Managing the â€‹people- It involves dealing with the employees both as an individual and as groups or teams. With management their strengths are utilised to achieve the desired objectives

3) Managing the Operations: Every organisation involves a production process where the inputs are transformed into a product or a service. This production process requires continuous management.


'workers were happy....no chaos' management is group activity
Every managerial activity in an organisation involves a group of individuals. Each individual in the group has varying purposes for work. That is, every member of the group works as per his/her role in the concerned department. However, as each individual is a part of the organisation as a whole, so, they must work towards the common goal of the organisation. This requires the coordination of the work of the individuals in a unified manner. Thus, management in an organisation is a group activity and not an individual activity. 

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