Question

Who among the following defined management as "the art of getting the work done through and with people in formally organized groups"?

• A. Henry Fayol
• B. Lawrence A. Appley
• C. Koontz and O'Donnel
• D. F.W. Taylor

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Koontz and O'Donnel

The famous definition, "management is the art of getting the work done through and with people in formally organized groups," is attributed to Harold Koontz.

While William O'Donnell was a frequent co-author with Harold Koontz (they wrote the influential textbook "Principles of Management" together), this specific definition is most often credited to Koontz himself. He expanded on this definition, adding that it is also the art of "creating an environment in which people can perform and individuals and can cooperate towards attainment of group goals."