Henri Fayol Flashcards
Specialization enhances efficiency.
Division of Work
Managers must have the authority to give orders.
Authority
Employees need to obey and respect organizational rules.
Discipline
Each employee should have only one direct supervisor.
Unity of Command
The organization should have a single plan of action.
Unity of Direction
Individual interests are secondary to the organization’s goals.
Subordination of Individual Interests
Fair compensation motivates employees.
Remuneration
The degree to which authority is concentrated in one person or decentralized.
Centralization
A clear and unbroken chain of command.
Scalar Chain
Materials and people should be in the right place at the right time.
Order
Fair treatment for all employees.
Equity
Employees’ job security fosters loyalty and commitment.
Stability of Tenure
Encouraging employees to take initiative and be creative.
Initiative
Promoting team spirit and unity among employees.
Esprit de Corps
