Fayol

Question 1

What are fayol’s views on organizational structure?

Answer 1

Hierarchical – Clear levels of authority and responsibility.

Formalized – With well-defined duties, rules, and procedures.

Centralized – Although he allowed for some flexibility depending on the organization’s needs.

Coordinated – Activities should be harmonized and aligned with overall objectives.

Division of labor-oriented – Specialization improves efficiency.

Question 2

What are fayol’s 14 principles of management?

Answer 2

Division of Work, Authority and Responsibility, Discipline, Unity of Command, Unity of Direction, Subordination of Individual Interests to the General Interest, Remuneration, Centralization, Scalar Chain (Line of Authority, Order, Equity, Stability of Tenure of Personnel, Initiative, Esprit de Corps