There are many factors according to which administration can
be distinguished from management. These are as follows:
i) Meaning Administration: It is concerned with formulation of broad objectives, plans & policies. Management: Management is an art of getting things done through others by directing their efforts towards achievement of pre-determined goals. It puts into action the policies and plans laid down by the administration. ii) Nature Administration: Administration is a decision-making function. Management: Management is an executing function. iii) Scope Administration: It takes major decisions of an enterprise as a whole. Management: It takes decisions within the framework set by the administration. iv) Process Administration: Administration decides what is to be done & when it is to be done. Management: Management decides who should as it & how should he dot it. v) Function Administration: Planning and organizing functions are involved in it. Management: Motivating and controlling functions are involved in it. vi) Skills Administration: It needs administrative rather than technical abilities. Administration handles the business aspects such as finance. Management: It requires technical activities. Management handles the employers. vii) Level Administration: It is a top-level activity. Management: It is a middle level activity. viii) Influence Administration: The administration is influenced by public opinion, govt. policies, religious organizations, customs etc. Management: The management decisions are influenced by the values, opinions, beliefs & decisions of the managers. ix) Status Administration: Administration represents owners of the enterprise who earn return on their capital invested & profits in the form of dividend. Management: Management constitutes the employees of the organization who are paid remuneration (in the form of salaries & wages). |