Henri fayol 14 principles with amendments(1)
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Henri Fayol was a French mining engineer considered the father of modern management. He proposed 14 principles of management that all managers should follow, including division of work, authority and responsibility, and unity of command. The principles focus on specializing tasks, balancing authority with responsibility, having a clear chain of command, and promoting unity of interests between management and employees.
Henri fayol 14 principles with amendments(1)
- 2. HENRI FAYOL (29 July 1841 – 19 Nov 1825) He was a French mining engineer Considered as the father of modern concept of management
- 3. Henri Fayol, a French industrialist, is now recognized as the Father of Modern Management. According to Henri Fayol, all managers must follow these 14 principles.
- 4. 1. DIVISION OF WORK Divide work in to specialized tasks and assigned responsibilities to specific individuals. Division of work leads to specialization, and specialization increases efficiency, and efficiency improves the productivity and profitability of the organization.
- 5. 2. AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY Delegate authority along with responsibility. There should be a balance between Authority (Power) and Responsibility (Duties)
- 6. 3. DISCIPLINE Maintain good discipline in order to make expectation clear and punish violators. If there is no self-discipline, then discipline should be enforced through penalties, fines, etc.
- 7. 4. UNITY OF COMMAND Each employee has one and only one Boss / Commander. In other words, a subordinate must report to only one superior. "Too many cooks spoil the soup."
- 8. 5. UNITY OF DIRECTION All activities which have the same objective must be directed by one manager, and he must use one plan. Direction also means leading.
- 9. 6. SUBBORDINATION OF INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS TO GENERAL INTEREST When at work only the matters related to the job or duties should be focused, pursued and thought. The individual interest should be given less importance, while the general interest should be given most importance.
- 10. 7. REMUNERATION Payments of salaries and incentive for workers in appreciation of their service. This policy should give maximum satisfaction to both employer and employees.
- 11. 8. CENTRALIZATION Decisions are made from the top.
- 12. 9. SCALAR CHAIN Scalar chain refers to the number of levels in the hierarchy from the ultimate authority to the lowest level in the organization. Having a formal chain of command from top to bottom.
- 13. 10.ORDER All personnel and materials must have designated place. There should be “a place for everything and everything in its place”, and the "right man in the right place
- 14. 11.EQUITY Equality of treatment without indiscrimination for the gender, creed or ethnicity. Equity creates loyalty and devotion in the employees.
- 15. 12.STABILITY Ensure the Employee loyalty and longevity.
- 16. 13.INITIATIVE Thinking out a plan and do what it takes to make it happen. And management should encourage initiative. IF YOU DON’T TAKE A CHANCE, YOU DON’T STAND A CHANCE.
- 17. 14.ESPIRIT DE CORPS Promote unity of interest between management and employees.