Question

“Management is not a full-fledged profession.” Why?

Answer 1

Management is not considered a full-fledged profession because it does not fully meet all the essential characteristics of a profession.

1. There is no formal educational qualification required to become a manager. Unlike professions like medicine or law, anyone can become a manager without a specific degree.
2. There is no statutory body governing the conduct of managers. Professions like law have the Bar Council, and medicine has the Medical Council, but management does not have such an organisation that sets rules for managers.
3. There is no uniform code of conduct that all managers must follow.

Thus, while management is becoming more professional, it is not yet a full-fledged profession.