Henry Fayol's Administrative Theory of Management
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Which term best describes an employee's willingness to take on new tasks in an innovative way?

  • Esprit de corps
  • Job security
  • Insecurity in job
  • Principle of Initiative (correct)
  • What does 'Esprit de corps' emphasize in an organization?

  • Employee turnover improvement
  • Individual performance
  • Teamwork and mutual trust (correct)
  • Job insecurity
  • How does job security impact employee turnover according to the text?

  • Increases it
  • Has no effect
  • Causes insecurity in employees
  • Decreases it (correct)
  • What is the central idea behind Fayol's principle of 'Initiative'?

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    Which principle emphasizes that each member of the organization should receive orders from only one superior?

    <p>Principle of Unity of Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle states that authority should always be accompanied by responsibility?

    <p>Principle of Authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Henry Fayol, which is considered the most essential element in an organization?

    <p>Discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle stresses the importance of employees obeying and respecting organizational rules?

    <p>Principle of Discipline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of management suggests that work should be divided into different kinds like technical, financial, commercial, security operations, accounting, and managerial?

    <p>Principle of Division of Work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Henry Fayol, which principle focuses on ensuring that there is a single source of direction for each employee?

    <p>Principle of Unity of Command</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of management deals with the idea that individual interest should be subordinated to the organization's interest?

    <p>Principle of Subordination of Individual Interest to Organisational Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Henry Fayol's principle that highlights the importance of clear reporting relationships within an organization is known as:

    <p>Principle of Scalar Chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of management suggests that decision-making authority should be centralized in an organization?

    <p>Principle of Centralization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The principle that highlights the importance of fairness and justice in dealing with employees is known as:

    <p>Principle of Equity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organizational Behavior and Management Principles

    • The term that best describes an employee's willingness to take on new tasks in an innovative way is Initiative.

    Esprit de Corps

    • Esprit de corps emphasizes unity and teamwork among employees in an organization.

    Job Security and Turnover

    • Job security reduces employee turnover, as it increases employee satisfaction and motivation.

    Fayol's Principles of Management

    Initiative

    • The central idea behind Fayol's principle of Initiative is that employees should be encouraged to take on new tasks and responsibilities.

    Unity of Command

    • The principle of Unity of Command states that each member of the organization should receive orders from only one superior.

    Responsibility

    • The principle of Responsibility states that authority should always be accompanied by responsibility.

    Most Essential Element

    • According to Henry Fayol, Discipline is considered the most essential element in an organization.

    Discipline

    • The principle of Discipline stresses the importance of employees obeying and respecting organizational rules.

    Division of Work

    • The principle of Division of Work suggests that work should be divided into different kinds, such as technical, financial, commercial, security operations, accounting, and managerial.

    Unity of Direction

    • The principle of Unity of Direction focuses on ensuring that there is a single source of direction for each employee.

    Subordination of Individual Interest

    • The principle of Subordination of Individual Interest deals with the idea that individual interest should be subordinated to the organization's interest.

    Scalar Chain

    • The principle of Scalar Chain highlights the importance of clear reporting relationships within an organization.

    Centralization

    • The principle of Centralization suggests that decision-making authority should be centralized in an organization.

    Equity

    • The principle of Equity highlights the importance of fairness and justice in dealing with employees.

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    Learn about Henry Fayol, a French mining engineer who became a successful manager and proposed 14 principles of management. Explore how his theories provide solutions for management issues.

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