Why Study Management
(I had written this many years back as part of IIML alumni initiative on developing some content for orientation of new batch at IIML. The article is still valid and relevant. Provides some food for thought for a new management student. Veterans may also find it interesting or perhaps nostalgic ;) The history of the development of Management discipline is replete with many major debates like – What is management, Is management a science or an art, Can management be taught, Leadership vs. Management, Are managers/leaders born or made etc. All the proponents of the various diverse views in debates have equally strong points backed by logic and example. And hence most of these debates are often inconclusive. However, what is required from us as disciples and followers of the discipline of management is to take a pragmatic view on these debates, accept the various viewpoints and arrive at an approach which is beneficial to us and provides adequate direction for thought and action...