Feature of a profession

Position in management

Specialised body of knowledge

Management has systematic knowledge taught in institutions.

Restricted entry through qualification

A prescribed professional qualification is not compulsory for becoming a manager.

Professional association

Associations such as the All India Management Association exist, but membership is not compulsory.

Ethical code

Professional bodies promote ethical conduct, but no single membership-based code binds every manager.

Service motive

Effective management increasingly recognises social responsibility alongside organisational returns.