Henri Fayoll Flashcards
What is fayolls functions of management
Role of the manager
POCCCDM
What does the P in Fayolls function of management stand for
Planning
Looking to the future, planning the actions and setting objectives
setting out the future path
the plans set must fit with the company policy and be clear
What does the O in Fayols functions of management stand for
Organising
Bringing together all resources
Managers must ensure an efficient and effective workforce
failure to do so can cause production delays, reduced staff motivation and a drop in sale and profits
What does the first C in Fayolls function of management mean
co-ordinating
selecting the staff most suitable for completing a specific task to undertake that task
if managers allocate the wrong staff to the particular task, this could lead to inefficiency and under-performance, dissatisfied customers
Controlling
What is controlling in Fayols function of management
Controlling
Monitoring and evaluating to ensure targets are being met and making any necessary adjustments
if the targets are not being reached managers will need to take corrective action to ensure the organisation is steered back on course
What does the 3rd C in fayolls function of management stand for
Commanding
Commanding
Issuing instructions to subordinates to endure tasks are being carried out
Making sure dead,Ines are being met which can increase the customer satisfaction
What does the D stand for in Fayolls function of management
Delegating
Giving subordinates the authority to carry out a task
What does the M stand for in Fayolls function of management
Motivating
Encouraging others to do their work efficiently and independently
What does POCCCDM stand for
Planning
Organising
Co ordinating
Controlling
Commanding
Delegating
Motivating
Who is Henri Fayol
The Frenchman Henri Fayoll was one of the first people to write about management
Still relevant to this day
What are the 10 roles of Henri Mintzberg
Figure head
Liaison
Spokesman
Leader
Resource allocator
Entrepreneur
Negotiator
Monitor
Disturbance handler
Disseminator
What type of theory is Henri Fayols
Administrative
Why is Henri Fayols theory known as administrative
This is because he considered both the skill and the task when completin the task
Structure is needed to ensure tasks are achieved an employees require clear definitions
define fayols 5 principles of management
division of work
authority
discipline
initiative
order
whats division of work for Fayol’s function of management
-work should be delegated and divided by managers to the individuals and groups who are most efficient at performing at those tasks
-become specialists at their task, increasing productivity and efficency for the organisations
what’s authority for Fayol’s principles of management
authority is the rights that managers have to give commands in order to receive obedience from subordinates
responsibility involves being accountable for completing the required tasks and duties
what’s discipline for Fayol’s principles of management
every employee must follow the organisational rules and comply with their contracts
a disciplined workforce should experience less accidents and delays, have less disagreement and conflict
what’s order for Fayol’s principles of management
helps improve organisational efficiency and coordination
staff know where to find materials and other staff and files keeping everything in the organisation accurate
helping with overall performance
what’s initiative for Fayol’s principles of management
management should take steps to encourage workers initiative, which is defined as new or additional work activity undertaken through self direction
define the funtions of management
planning
organising
co-ordinating
commanding
controlling
delegating
motivating
