14 Principles of Management (Fayol)

Henri Fayol (1841-1925)

• (1841-1925)

• 1925-1975

• 1725-1875

Henry Fayol is the representative of

• classical perspective

• humanistic perspestive

• management science perspestive

Henry Fayol is the representative of

• scientific management theory

• administrative management theory

• bureaucratic management theory

When employees are specialized, output can increase because they become increasingly skilled and efficient.

• Division of Work

• Subordination of Individual Interests to the General Interest

• Centralization

The interests of one employee should not be allowed to become more important than those of the group. This includes managers.

• Division of Work

• Subordination of Individual Interests to the General Interest

• Centralization

This principle refers to how close employees are to the decision-making process. It is important to aim for an appropriate balance.

• Division of Work

• Subordination of Individual Interests to the General Interest

• Centralization

Managers must have the authority to give orders, but they must also keep in mind that with authority comes responsibility.

• authority

• responsibility

• Discipline

• authority&responsibility

Discipline must be upheld in organizations, but methods for doing so can vary.

• Discipline

• Centralization

• Authority

Employees should have only one direct supervisor.

• Unity of Command

• Unity of Direction

• Centralization

Teams with the same objective should be working under the direction of one manager, using one plan. This will ensure that action is properly coordinated.

• Unity of Command

• Unity of Direction

• Centralization