Question

"Are Fayol's principles anti worker?" comment.​

Answer 1

Henry Fayol who is regarded in responsible quarters as the real father of management science, has evolved fourteen principles of management

The 14 principles of management:

1. Division of labour- It means dividing a major activity into its sub­components, and each person doing one activity, leading to specialisa­tion and increase in productivity.

2. Authority and responsibility coexist- Everyone should have specific re­sponsibility and matching authority.

3. Unity of command- One person should report to only one boss.

4. Unity of direction- All functions of an organisation should have the same direction.

5. Equity- Rewards should be in relative proportion to the contribution.

6. Order- Do things systematically and scientifically.

7. Discipline- Adhere to lines of authority, norms, rules, and regulations.

8. Initiative- Undertake actions that achieve goals better, even when a spe­cific direction is absent.

9. Fairness- Be consistent with rules and logic, and implement actions without impartiality and favouritism.

10. Stability- Have constancy of purpose, methods, rules, and procedures.

11. Scalar chain- Flow of authority and information is from top to bottom and vice versa, in a step-by-step manner.

12. Subordination of individual interest to general interest- Individuals draw their identity and livelihood from the organisation, and hence should give priority to organisational interest.

13. Esprit de corps- It refers to creating team spirit and harmony in the work group as a whole.

14. Centralisation and decentralisation- The need to accept the importance of both, and creating a balance between both.

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Answer 2

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