14 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT -HENRI

FAYOL

By RAHUL KR SINGHMBA(HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION)MMHRC,MADURAI

A principle refers to a fundamental truth.

It establishes cause and effect relationship between

two or more variables under given situation.

They serve as a guide to thought & actions.

These principles are derived: -

•On the basis of observation and analysis

•By conducting experimental studies

INTRODUCTION

14 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT DESCRIBED BY HENRI FAYOLDivision of Labor

Party of Authority & Responsibility

Principle of One Boss

Unity of Direction

Equity

Order

 Discipline

14 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT DESCRIBED BY HENRI FAYOL

Initiative

Fair Remuneration

Stability of Tenure

Scalar Chain

Sub-Ordination of Individual Interest to General Interest

Espirit De’ Corps

Centralization & De-Centralization

DIVISION OF LABOURstressed on the specialization of jobs

work of all kinds must be divided and allotted to various

persons

simpler and results in efficiency

helps the individual in acquiring speed, accuracy in his

performance

Specialization leads to efficiency & economy in spheres of

business

Party of Authority & Responsibilityco-existingAuthority is given to a person, he should also be

made responsible.He should also have concerned authority, if anyone is made

responsible.Authority refers to the right of superiors. responsibility

means obligation for the performance of the job assigned.Should be a balanced.Authority- Responsibility = Irresponsible Behavior Responsibility- Authority= Ineffective

Principle of One BossA sub-ordinate should receive orders and be accountable to only boss at a

time.

a sub-ordinate should not receive instructions from more than one person

Dual sub-ordination should be avoided

The enterprise a disciplined, stable & orderly existence

Harmonious relationship between superiors and sub-ordinates

a sub-ordinate should not receive instructions from more than one person

UNITY OF DIRECTION

One head one plan

Related activities should be grouped together

Efforts of all the members of the organization should be directed

towards common goal

Without unity of direction, unity of action cannot be achieved.

Unity of command is not possible without unity of direction.

Order

• Concerned with proper & systematic arrangement of

things and people.

• Arrangement of things is called material order

• Placement of people is called social order.

• Material order-should be safe, appropriate and specific place for every article

• Social order-Selection and appointment of most suitable person on the suitable job

DisciplineSincerity, Obedience, Respect of Authority & Observance of

Rules and Regulations of the Enterprise.subordinate should respect their superiors and obey their order.smooth running of the enterprisesubordinates but also on the part of management. Discipline can be enforced if - -Good superiors

- Clear & fair agreements with workers - Sanctions are judiciously applied

INITIATIVEEncouraged to take initiative in the work assigned to

them

Initiate actions without being asked to do

Management should provide opportunity to its employees

Helps in developing an atmosphere of trust

Enjoy working in the organization because it adds to their zeal and energy

Suggest improvement in formulation & implementation of place

Fair RemunerationPaid to the workers should be fair of the efforts

Satisfaction to both employer and the employees

Determined on the basis of cost of living, work assigned etc,

Provision of other benefits such as free education, medical & residential facilities to workers

Management creates harmonious relationship and pleasing atmosphere of work.

Stability of TenureEmployees should not be moved frequently

from one job position to anotherOnce they are appointed their services should

be servedTime is required for an employee to get used

to a new work –fayolMoney spent on training the worker will go

wasteStability of job creates team spirit& a sense

of belongingness among workers -ultimately increase the quality as

well as quantity of work

Scalar Chain

The chain of superiors ranging from the ultimate authority to the lowest

Every orders, instructions etc. has to pass through Scalar chain.

For the sake of convenience & urgency, this path can be cut this short cut -Gang Plank

Temporary arrangement between two different points to facilitate quick & easy communication

Modified as per the requirements of situations.

Sub-Ordination of Individual Interest to General Interest

An organization is much bigger than the individual

As far as possible, reconciliation should be achieved between individual and group interests.

Case of conflict, individual must sacrifice for bigger interests

In order to achieve this attitude- Employees should be honest & sincere.

-  Proper & regular supervision of work. -  Reconciliation of mutual differences

Espirit De’ Corps It refers to team spirit Inspires workers to work harderInterest of the undertaking in the long run. The managers should infuse team spirit &

belongingnessEspirit De’ Corps following steps should be

undertaken proper co-ordination should be encouraged to develop informal relations among themselves. create enthusiasm and keenness among subordinates employees should be rewarded

Centralization & De-CentralizationCentralization-concentration of authority at the top level

De-centralization-disposal of decision making authority to all the

levels of the organization

Increases the role of subordinate is decentralization & Decreases

the role of subordinate is centralization

It is not feasible, organization should strike to achieve a lot

between the two.

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