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Fayol's Principles
Fayol's Principles
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10/12/2013

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Division of Work
Definition
When employees are specialized, output can increase because they become increasingly skilled and efficient.
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Authority
Definition
Managers must have the authority to give orders, but they must also keep in mind that with authority comes responsibility.
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Discipline
Definition
Discipline must be upheld in organizations, but methods for doing so can vary.
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Unity of Command
Definition
Employees should have only one direct supervisor.
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Unity of Direction
Definition
Teams with the same objective should be working under the direction of one manager, using one plan. This will ensure that action is properly coordinated.
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Subordination of Individual Interests to the General Interest
Definition
The interests of one employee should not be allowed to become more important than those of the group. This includes managers.
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Remuneration
Definition
Employee satisfaction depends on fair remuneration for everyone. This includes financial and non-financial compensation.
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Centralization
Definition
This principle refers to how close employees are to the decision-making process. It is important to aim for an appropriate balance.
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Scalar Chain
Definition
Employees should be aware of where they stand in the organization's hierarchy, or chain of command.
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Order
Definition
The workplace facilities must be clean, tidy and safe for employees. Everything should have its place
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Equity
Definition
Managers should be fair to staff at all times, both maintaining discipline as necessary and acting with kindness where appropriate.
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Stability of Tenure of Personnel
Definition
Managers should strive to minimize employee turnover. Personnel planning should be a priority.
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Initiative
Definition
Employees should be given the necessary level of freedom to create and carry out plans.
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Esprit de Corps
Definition
Organizations should strive to promote team spirit and unity.
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