Features of management ?

1. Goal oriented Process It is a goal oriented process, which is to achieve already specified and desired objectives by proper utilization of available resources.

2. Pervasive: Management is universal in nature. It is used in all types of organizations whether economic, social or political irrespective of its size, nature and location and at each and every level.

3. Multidimensional: It is multidimensional as it involves management of work, people and operations.

4. Continuous: It consists of a series of function and its functions are being performed by all managers simultaneously. The process of management continues till an organization exists for attaining its objectives.

5. Group Activity: It is a group activity since it involves managing and coordinating activities of different people as a team to attain the desired objectives of the organization.

6. Dynamic function : It is a dynamic function since it has to adapt according to need, time and situation of the changing business environment. For example, McDonalds made major changes in its ‘Menu’ to survive in the Indian market.

7. Intangible Force: It is intangible force as it can’t be seen but its effects can be felt in the form of results like whether the objectives are met and whether people are motivated or not and there is orderliness and coordination in the work environment.