There are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the options given below.
Assertion: The principles of management constitute the 'art' of management.
Reasoning: Management as an art and a science are not mutually exclusive, but complement each other.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Management has features of both art and science. The practice of management is an art. However, managers can work better if their practice is based on the principles of management. These principles constitute the science of management. Management as an art and a science are therefore not mutually exclusive, but complement each other.