Question
Explain in brief ‘Management as an activity’.

Answer

As an activity management plans, organises, directs and controls the efforts of all those involved in the working operations of an enterprise.Alternate Answer
As an activity management is a human activity in which the human and other resources are integrated so that organisational goals are achieved effectively.

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