14 principles Flashcards
All materials and people related to a specific work should be treated as equally as possible.
order
work should be divided among individuals and groups.
division of work
this comes together, it is the right to give order and take accountability
authority and responsibility
it is a trait that one should possess at all times and all places
discipline
the entire organization should be moving towards a common objection and direction
unity of direction
variables, such as cost of living, supply of qualified personnel, etc. should be considered in determining a worker’s rate of pay
remuneration
managers in hierarchies are part of a chain like authority like scale
scalar chain
all employees should be treated as equally as possible
equity
retaining productive workers and recruitment of new workers
stability of tenure of personnel
workers should receive orders from only one manager
unity of command
the interest of one person should not take priority over the interests of the organization as a whole
subordination of individual interests to the general interests
it is the lowering the importance of the subordinate role, according to Fayol
centralization
management should take steps to encourage worker initiative, which is defines as new work activity undertaken through self direction
initiative
management should encourage harmony and general good feelings among employees
espirit de corps