Fayols Principles(14)

Question 1

Division of labour

Answer 1

Having the workforce segregated will enhance the quality of the product. The decision of work improves efficiency and accuracy

Question 2

Authority and responsibility

Answer 2

Managers must be able to give instructions and exercise authority to ensure these orders are carried out.

Question 3

Discipline

Answer 3

Employees must comply with the rules and regulations of the business if the rules are broken, they must face the consequences

Question 4

Unity of command

Answer 4

Employee should have one boss and follow their command. If they have more than one there can create a conflict of interest (confusion)

Question 5

Unity of direction

Answer 5

To minimise confusion and conflict teams with the same task should be working for the same manager and towards the same goals.

Question 6

Centralisation

Answer 6

The involvement of employees in core decision making through the use of quality circles etc will minimise the resistance to change