Which of the following statements best defines the techniques of management?

It is a set of guidelines to take decisions and actions. It is a procedure which involves a series of steps to be taken. They are general rules for behaviour of individuals. None of the above.

It is a procedure which involves a series of steps to be taken.

The principles of management should be distinguished from techniques of management. Techniques are procedures or methods, which involve a series of steps to be taken to accomplish desired goals. Principles are guidelines to take decisions or actions while practicing techniques.