1. Definition of Management

Management is the process of coordinating and overseeing the work activities of others so that organizational goals can be accomplished efficiently and effectively. It involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources—including human, financial, and physical assets.

Key points:

• Efficiency: Doing tasks correctly with minimal resource wastage.

• Effectiveness: Doing the right tasks to achieve desired goals.

• Management applies to all types of organizations—public, private, nonprofit—and across all industries, including healthcare.

Common definitions:

• “Management is the art of getting things done through people.” – Mary Parker Follett

• “Management is the process of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization’s resources to achieve specific goals.” – Robbins & Coulter (2021)

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