The document discusses the concept and meaning of management. It provides traditional and modern definitions of management as getting things done through others or as a process to achieve organizational goals effectively. It also describes management as an economic resource involving manpower, materials, money, and methods. Further, it states that management is a team, academic discipline, and process. The document outlines the nature and characteristics of management such as it being universal, goal-oriented, continuous, and creative. It explains how management is both an art, requiring personal skills and constant practice, and a science with a systematic body of knowledge. Finally, the importance of management is noted as accomplishing goals, utilizing resources effectively, providing organization and vision, and developing society.