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14 principles of management?

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14 principles of management?

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The 14 principles of management, developed by Henri Fayol, are a set of fundamental guidelines intended to improve efficiency and effectiveness in organizational management.

Here's a breakdown of each principle:

  1. Division of Work: Specializing tasks to improve efficiency.

    Workers become more skilled and productive when they focus on specific tasks.

  2. Authority and Responsibility: Managers have the authority to give orders, and with that comes responsibility.

    Authority should be commensurate with responsibility.

  3. Discipline: Following rules and agreements is essential for an organization's smooth operation.

    This includes respect for rules and regulations.

  4. Unity of Command: Each employee should receive orders from only one superior.

    This avoids confusion and conflicting instructions.

  5. Unity of Direction: The entire organization should move towards a common objective in a coordinated manner.

    A single plan of action should guide the group.

  6. Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest: The interests of the organization should take precedence over individual interests.

    The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.

  7. Remuneration of Personnel: Employees should be paid fairly for their services.

    Compensation should be just and equitable for both employees and the organization.

  8. Centralization: The degree to which authority is concentrated or dispersed.

    Finding the right balance between centralization and decentralization is crucial.

  9. Scalar Chain: A clear line of authority from top to bottom in the organization.

    This chain should be followed for communication, but can be bypassed in emergencies using "gang planks."

  10. Order: A place for everything, and everything in its place.

    Both material order (physical environment) and social order (organization of people) are important.

  11. Equity: Fairness and impartiality in treating employees.

    Managers should be kind and just in their dealings with subordinates.

  12. Stability of Tenure of Personnel: Providing job security to employees.

    Reducing employee turnover helps the organization operate more efficiently.

  13. Initiative: Encouraging employees to take initiative and propose ideas.

    Employees should be allowed to conceive and carry out plans.

  14. Esprit de Corps: Promoting teamwork and a sense of unity within the organization.

    "Unity is strength" - fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

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