Managing as practice is an art; the organized knowledge underlying the practice is a
science.
Managing has the following features that make it an art.
1. Creative
2. Individual approach
3. Application and dedication
4. Initiative and
5. Intelligence.

The following features make it a science.
1. Systematic decision making
2. Universal management process
3. Situational output and
4. Universally accepted management.
Thus management can be called both as an art and science.