ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT THEORY

Who developed the 14 Administrative Principles for organizational structure?

• Frederick Taylor

• Henri Fayol

• Max Weber

• Mary Parker Follet

All are included in the 5 Functions of Management except...

• Planning

• Organizaing

• Staffing

• Unity

When employees are specialized, output can increase because they become increasingly skilled and efficient. What principle is this?

• Authority

• Unity of Command

• Division of Work

• Discipline

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

• Order

• Centralization

• Equity

• Espritde Corps

Managers should be fair to staff at all times, both maintaining discipline as necessary and acting with kindness where appropriate. This principle refers to...

• Initiative

• Order

• Authority

• Equity

This principle means we need to respect the rules and regulation in an organization.

• Discipline

• Authority

• Scalar Chain

• Initiative

A theory that focuses in creating a formalized administrative structure. It attempts to find a rational way to design an organization as a whole.

• Scientific Management Theory

• Administrative Management Theory

• Contemporary Management Theory

• Logical Management Theory

This principle defines as employees should have one direct supervisor.

• Authority

• Unity of Direction

• Unity of Command

• Centralization

This principle states that "the workplace facilities must be clean, tidy and safe for employees. Everything should have its place".

• Centralization

• Remuneration

• Order

• Equity

An important skill to lead a team and drive the organization in the right direction and to success.

• Teamwork Skill

• Communication Skill

• Personal Skill

• Management Skill