Question

Which statement accurately reflects the distinction between management and administration?

• A. Administration is applicable to profit-making organizations, while management is for non-profit concerns.
• B. Management represents the owners of an enterprise, whereas administration constitutes the employees.
• C. Administration is a decision-making function focused on what and when to do something, while management is a doing function focused on how to get work done.
• D. The primary skill required for administration is technical ability, while management requires administrative ability.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Administration is a decision-making function focused on what and when to do something, while management is a doing function focused on how to get work done.

• The provided text makes a clear distinction between administration and management. Administration is described as a "thinking function" and a "decision-making function" that resolves what to be done and when it is to be done. Management, on the other hand, is an "executing function" and a "doing function" that decides how something should be done and manages employees to complete the work under their supervision. The other options are incorrect based on the text: administration is for non-profit concerns, and management is for profit-making organizations ; administration represents owners, while management constitutes employees ; and administration requires administrative ability, while management requires technical ability.