Management has Universality and Transferability

Universality of Management
The universality of management is an important concept to consider in modern management thought. When describing management as universal, we refer to the widespread practice of management in all types of organizations. As noted before, one cannot bring a group of people together, regardless of the nature of the endeavor, and expect them to accomplish objectives unless their efforts are coordinated. Among other things, plans must be outlined, task identified, authority relationship specified, lines of communication established, and leadership exercised. Management, therefore, is required before any organization can expect to be effective. Although management is universal, we should not assume that all managers are the same; if, for no other reason, differences exist because no two individuals are alike. However, all managers perform broad groups of duties that are similar. These groups of duties are the functions of planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. Managers perform essentially the same functions irrespective of their level in the organization, industry or country . Universality of management suggests that the manager uses the same managerial skills and principles in each managerial position held in various organizations. Accordingly an industrial manager could manage a philanthropic organization, a retired army general could manage a university, a civil servant could manage an industrial organization, and so on. There are certain principles in management which are universally applicable, these are the principles of departmentation, principles of division of labor, principle of span of control, the scalar principle, principle of unity of command, etc. Managing is found in all types, functions, levels and sizes of organizations. The fact that managers regularly move from public to private sector organizations bears ample testimony to the fact that management concepts are universal across organizational types. All the management functions are the same functions performed in a organization but the main difference is how to apply these functions. Management is universal but the styles of management is not. The universal nature of management also implies that managerial skills are transferable from one type of organization to another. Universality never means that one particular job should be performed by every manager. But it means that all jobs have principles in common that must be followed by every type of manager. Since the management functions must be performed to some degree in order to achieve desired goals, we can say that there is, indeed, a universality of management.

Transferability of Management
Transferability means that the ability or skill of management is transferable in other organization, industry, country or other source of job fields. It also implies that management can be moved from one organization to another. The universal nature of management also implies that managerial skills are transferable from one type of organization to another. Again the Universality of management refers to the transferability of its principle, techniques, functions and skills from one time, place or job to another. All these management practices are equally practicable and applicable everywhere in the world irrespective of the nature of the job, differences in customs, habits and social laws. Managerial functions and techniques can be practiced in every organized effort. Whether it is a business, shop, industry, government office, educational, social, profitable or non-profitable organization, management principles, functions and techniques are profitably and productively applied. A successful manager of a company or a field can be equally successful in the other. That is why a manger of a company can be safely transferred from one department, company or area to another. Although proven performance in one management position is no guarantee of success in another, various issues should still be explored. Transferability of management skill, styles, techniques, transferring their management system overseas and process can be done through the process of universal management. The Transferability of management is very crucial because it can determine the needs what to be transferred and what skills are transferable to other organization or to other fields. One with management skill can do a job almost anywhere because of the universality of management. Transformational leadership can be defined as leadership that creates a bond between the leader and the follower inspiring intense loyalty and outstanding performance. Some experts argue that the most successful international mangers are transformational leaders, pointing out its success in places as diverse as Israel, Germany and Singapore. One of the success stories of transformational leadership is that of Nissan CEO Carlos Ghoson in transforming a struggling Nissan in Japan. Management is a universal process and its skills and understanding are transferable from one company to another and from one culture to another. Transferability of these skills are very important and that is one of the reasons why western countries are improving rapidly and covering the world market with their skills. Another reason is that the transferability of management is occurring because it is needed and can be used everywhere.

An Assignment On :

Universality and Transferability of Management

Submitted to : Md. Mesbah Uddin

Lecturer Comparative Management (MGT-402) Department Of Management Studies University of Dhaka

Submitted by : Md. Wahidud Jaman Tusher Roll-147, Sec-B

Submission Date : 28/01/2013

Management has Universality and Transferability

Universality of Management
The universality of management is an important concept to consider in modern management thought. When describing management as universal, we refer to the widespread practice of management in all types of organizations. As noted before, one cannot bring a group of people together, regardless of the nature of the endeavor, and expect them to accomplish objectives unless their efforts are coordinated. Among other things, plans must be outlined, task identified, authority relationship specified, lines of communication established, and leadership exercised. Management, therefore, is required before any organization can expect to be effective. Although management is universal, we should not assume that all managers are the same; if, for no other reason, differences exist because no two individuals are alike. However, all managers perform broad groups of duties that are similar. These groups of duties are the functions of planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling. Although the responsibilities associated with performing the functions vary among levels of authority, managers at all material resources. Since the management functions must be performed to some degree in order to achieve desired goals, we can say that there is, indeed, a universality of management. The universal nature of management also implies that managerial skills are transferable from one type of organization to another. If this is the case, a manager should expect to experience few problems in moving from one industry to another, from the military to business, from business to government, from education to business, or from one department to another within the same organization. Although proven performance in one management position is no guarantee of success in another, various issues should still be explored. First, managerial success depends on how well managers do their jobs - that is, how well they perform the management functions in meeting their responsibilities. One has to remember that manager is not a narrow technical specialist, but a person who must plan, organize, actuate, and control. Again, this does not overlook the need for technical information in the decision-making process. Technological, social, political, and economic factors must be considered in most decisions. At the same time, managers must recognize the importance of balancing the needs and goals various organizational members. This, in turn, requires an ability to understand the overall nature of an organization's operations.

Transferability of Management
Universality of management refers to the transferability of its principle, techniques, functions and skills from one time, place or job to another. All these management practices are equally practicable and applicable everywhere in the world irrespective of the nature of the job, differences in customs, habits and social laws. If this is the case, a manager should expect to experience few problems in moving from one industry to another, from the military to business, from business to government, from education to business, or from one department to another within the same organization. Using practical examples, outline the argument for the statement, management is a universal process and its skills and understanding are transferable from one company to another and from one culture to another. Management is a broad and intrinsic aspect of business. The basic aspects of management that is, directing, organizing, coordinating, staffing, planning and cooperating transcend all cultural and organizational boundaries. There are, however, fundamental differences in the manner in which these activities are carried out. Questions have been raised as to whether one type of management style can be effectively and efficiently transferred from one company to another while maintaining optimum performance. A new method of management has come up to battle the problems associated with cross cultural management. Transformational leadership can be defined as leadership that creates a bond between the leader and the follower inspiring intense loyalty and outstanding performance. Some experts argue that the most successful international mangers are transformational leaders, pointing out its success in places as diverse as Israel, Germany and Singapore. One of the success stories of transformational leadership is that of Nissan CEO Carlos Ghoson in transforming a struggling Nissan in Japan. He is seen as revolutionary leader who inspired all who worked with him. New age management has come up with ways to promote cross-cultural leadership. Transferability of these skills are very important and that is one of the reasons why western countries are improving rapidly and covering the world market with their skills.

An Assignment On :

Universality and Transferability of Management

Submitted to : Md. Mesbah Uddin

Lecturer Comparative Management (MGT-402) Department Of Management Studies University of Dhaka

Submitted by : Md. Miraj Hossan Roll-134, Sec-B

Submission Date : 28/01/2013