Henry Fayols 14 principles of Management

fundamentals statement of basic truth that provides a guide to thought and action. Principles of management originate A principles may be defined as fundamentals and grow as a result of statement of basic truth that provides a guide past experience and to thought and action. accomplishments. Principles of management originate and grow
as a result of past experience and accomplishments.

1 . Division of work

efficient result in the operational level when tasks are distributed to qualified and competent workers, or when people do specialize.

2. Authority & Responsibility

With formal authority, managers have the right to command, and give orders to their subordinates.

the rules and agreements governing it. Respect and obedience to rules is embodied in the conduct of good life and discipline.Discip line is obedience, application, energy, behaviour, respect shown by employees. Self imposed

3. Discipline

4. Unity of Command

Employees must receive instruction only from one person. Reporting to more than one manager results to conflicts in instruction and confusion of

5. Unity of Direction

Operations within any organization having the same objective must be directed by only one manager using one plan. In a department for example, there should not be two or more supervisors, each

6. Subordination-of the Individual Interest to General interestIndividual interest must be subordinate to general interest when there is conflict between the two . The agreement between the employers and the employees should be fair and there should be constant vigilance and supervision.

7. Remuneration of Personnel

Compensation for work done should be fair to both employees and employers.

8. Centralization

We have this approach by decreasing the role of subordinates in decision making. Managers should retain their final responsibility, while at the same time give their subordinates enough authority to

9. Scalar Chain

The line of authority in any organization turns in the order of rank from top management to the lowest level of the enterprise.

people. Either material or human resources should be in the right place at the right time. People should be in the jobs or positions they are suited to.

10. Order

11. equity

Equity is combination of justice and kindness. Equity in treatment and behaviour is liked by everyone and it brings loyalty in the organisation. This brings cordial relation between the

12. Stability of tenure

Employees work better if job security and career progress are assured to them. A high employee turnover rate will effect the

13. Initiative

Managers should encourage their employees for taking initiative with in limits of authority and discipline. Initiative increases the zeal and energy on the part of human beings. Fayols describes initiative as one of the keenest satisfactions for an intelligent man to experience.

14. Esprit de corps

Teamwork is fundamentally important to an organization. Work teams and extensive face to face verbal communication