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Consider the following statements regarding the distinction between management and administration based on the provided text: Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. Management is a "doing function" primarily concerned with implementing policies, while administration is a "decision-making function" that formulates objectives and policies
  2. Administration is applicable to profit-making organizations, whereas management is more concerned with non-profit organizations like clubs or government departments.
  3. The skill required for administration is primarily conceptual and human skills, while management relies on technical and human skills.

    ANone of these

    B3 only

    C1, 3

    DAll

    Answer:

    C. 1, 3

    Read Explanation:

    • Administration is applicable to non-business concerns (non-profit organizations), while management is applicable to business concerns (profit-making organizations).


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