This document outlines Henri Fayol's 14 principles of management which include division of work, authority, discipline, unity of command, unity of direction, subordination of individual interests, remuneration, centralization, scalar chain, order, equity, stability of tenure, initiative, and esprit de corps. The principles provide guidance on topics such as specialization of labor, management hierarchy and authority, employee compensation and satisfaction, decision making processes, and promoting teamwork.
2. Fayol's principles are listed below:
• Division of Work – When employees are
specialized, output can increase because they
become increasingly skilled and efficient.
• Authority – Managers must have the
authority to give orders, but they must also
keep in mind that with authority comes
responsibility.
3. • Discipline – Discipline must be upheld in
organizations, but methods for doing so can vary.
• Unity of Command – Employees should have
only one direct supervisor.
• Unity of Direction – 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.
4. • Subordination of Individual Interests to the
General Interest – The interests of one
employee should not be allowed to become
more important than those of the group. This
includes managers.
• Remuneration – Employee satisfaction
depends on fair remuneration for everyone.
This includes financial and non-financial
compensation.
5. • Centralization – This principle refers to how
close employees are to the decision-making
process. It is important to aim for an
appropriate balance.
• Scalar Chain – Employees should be aware of
where they stand in the organization's
hierarchy, or chain of command
6. • Order – The workplace facilities must be
clean, tidy and safe for employees. Everything
should have its place.
• Equity – Managers should be fair to staff at all
times, both maintaining discipline as
necessary and acting with kindness where
appropriate
7. • Stability of Tenure of Personnel – Managers
should strive to minimize employee turnover.
Personnel planning should be a priority.
• Initiative – Employees should be given the
necessary level of freedom to create and carry
out plans.
• Esprit de Corps – Organizations should strive
to promote team spirit and unity.-