Fahad Rustam ( 1432-416021)

Principles of Management Assignment # 01

Q # 01. Write ten definitions of Management with references.

Definition # 01,
A vulnerable force, under pressure to achieve results and endowed with the triple power of
constraint, imitation and imagination, operating on subjective, interpersonal, institutional and
environmental levels
Ghislain Deslandes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management#Definitions
Definition # 02,
The act or art of managing : the conducting or supervising of something (as a
business), judicious use of means to accomplish an end, and the collective body of those
who manage or direct an enterprise
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/management
Definition # 03,
'Management Is a distinct process consisting of planning, organizing, actuating and controlling;
utilizing in each both science and art, and followed in order to accomplish pre-determined
objectives."
George R. Terry
http://www.whatishumanresource.com/management-definitions-by-great-managementscholars
Definition # 04,
Management is a multipurpose organ that manages a business and manages Managers and
manages Workers and work.
Peter Drucker
http://www.whatishumanresource.com/management-definitions-by-great-managementscholars
Definition # 05,
"Management may be defined as the process by means of which the purpose and objectives of a
particular human group are determined, clarified and effectuated"
Peterson and Plowman
http://www.whatishumanresource.com/management-definitions-by-great-managementscholars
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Principles of Management Assignment # 01

Definition # 06,
Management is the "art of getting things done through people."
Mary Parker Follett
http://www.whatishumanresource.com/management-definitions-by-great-managementscholars
Definition # 07,
"Management is the art of getting things done through others and with formally organised
groups."
Harold Koontz
http://www.whatishumanresource.com/management-definitions-by-great-managementscholars
Definition # 08,
Management is the process of reaching organizational goals by working with and through people
and other organizational resources
https://managementinnovations.wordpress.com/2008/12/03/define-management-itsfunctions/
Definition # 09,
Management can be defined as: achieving goals in a way that makes the best use of all
resources.
http://www.leadersdirect.com/what-is-management
Definition # 10,
Management's primary function is to get people to work together for the attainment of an
organization's goals and objectives.
Source: Boundless. Definition of Management. Boundless Business. Boundless, 26 May. 2016.
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Fahad Rustam ( 1432-416021)

Principles of Management Assignment # 01

One page Introduction

My name is Fahad Rustam and I belong from Essa Khel, Mianwali. I have done B-tech Mechanical
from Preston University Islamabad Campus and now working as Lab In charge (Mechanical) at
Institute of Avionics & Aeronautics, Air University, Islamabad. Previously I worked in US Embassy
Islamabad with B.L. Herbert International as HSE Officer, Qatar Shell Pearl GTL Rass Laffan City
Qatar as CSA Coordinator, Government College of Technology Bhakkar as Lab Technician
(Mechanical), and at Solajan Trading & Contracting Company Islamabad as Assistant manager
(Operations). I also have done International General Certificate in HSE from National Examination
Board of Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) UK, Managing Safely from Institute of
Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) UK, Fire Safety Level II from High Field Awarding Body of
Compliance (HABC) UK. I am Shell Training Passport Holder. I also have done some certifications
such as CNC Programming & Operating from National Training Bureau Islamabad, Lab
Management, English Language Proficiency from TEVTA, Stress management, 3D Printing &
rapid Prototyping from Air University and Project management from IM Sciences Peshawar. I have
got Certificate of Merit from International Islamic University Islamabad for taking 3 rd Position in
Annual Examination 2009 and Certificate of Appreciation for delivering training on Fire Safety at
KP Oil & Gas Company Limited Peshawar. I also have experience to organize two conferences,
International Conference on Modulation & Simulation, International Conference on Energy System
& Policies. I am also member of Organizing Committee in Convocation 2013 of Air University and
Industrial EXPO 2014. I am doing MBA I want to become a recruiter.