This article will help you to learn about the diffeerence between management and administration.
Difference between Management and Administration
Management
1. Function Performed:
It is concerned with formulation of broad objectives, plans and policies.
2. Type of Work:
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Decision making/thinking function.
3. Level of Authority:
Higher levels of management.
4. Decisions to be Taken:
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It decides what is to be done and when it is to be done.
5. Status of Performers:
It represents the owners of the enterprise.
6. Use:
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It is applicable to non business institutions like govt. offices, social, cultural and military organisations where service giving is the main motive.
Administration
1. Function Performed:
It is concerned with the art of getting things done through and with others.
2. Type of Work:
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Executive and function/doing function.
3. Level of Authority:
Supervisory/Lower levels of management.
4. Decisions to be Taken:
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It decides who should do the work and how he should do it.
5. Status of Performers:
It refers to the paid employees of the enterprise.
6. Use:
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The word ‘management’ is applicable where the economic gain is the primary motive.