Henri Fayol (1841-1925)

IntroducingHenri Fayol’s 14 Principles Of Management

DIVISION OF WORK

Work should be divided among individuals and groups to ensure that effort and attention are focused on special portions of the task.

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2 AUTHORITY

The right to issue commands, along with which must go the balanced responsibility for its function.

3 DISCIPLINE

Maintain good discipline in order to make expectation clear . If there is no self-discipline, then discipline

should be enforced through penalties, fines etc.

UNITY OF COMMAND

Workers should receive orders from only one manager.

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5 UNITY OF DIRECTION

The entire organization should be moving towards a common objective in a common direction.

SUBORDINATION OF INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS TO THE GENERAL INTERESTS

The primary focus is on the organizational objectives and not on those of the individual. This applies to all levels of the entire organization, including the managers.

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7 REMUNERATION

Payments of salaries and incentives for employees in appreciation of their service. It should be sufficient

to keep employees motivated and productive.

8 CENTRALIZATION OR

DECENTRALIZATION

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

SCALAR CHAIN

Scalar chain refers to the number of levels in the hierarchy from the ultimate authority to the lowest

level in the organization.

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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.

11 EQUITY

All employees should be treated as equally as possible. No discrimination for the gender, creed or ethnicity. Equity creates

loyalty and devotion in the employees.

STABILITY OF TENURE OF PERSONNEL

Retaining productive employees should always be a high priority of management.

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13 INITIATIVE

Employees should be given the necessary level of freedom to create and carry out plans.

ESPIRIT DE CORPS

It stands for striving for the involvement and unity of the employees. It contributes to the development of

the culture and creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and understanding.

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