Henry Fayol
Henry Fayol
1. Who was Henry Fayol?
Henry Fayol established several principles about management. He thought that management was not only a word, it was a science that should be studied. Believing in his management principles he wrote a book, describing each of them and teaching how to apply them. He believed that management was an important part in organizations. Even though, when the word administration in his book was translated into English and read around the world, into management, people knew both words were linked, both had the same purpose. Henry Fayol was born in France, and work for several years in one single business: He was determined to improve his work and the others too.
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2. Which kind of management did Fayol Recommend?
Fayol’s recommendations were based in his principles, but also he believed in motivation. According to his beliefs, the way an employee felt was the way he will develop his work. So motivating the employees will make them be efficient and comfortable in his position and task. Some examples of these idea are shown in the following principles, such as remuneration, being fair with everybody economical satisfaction; also Equity, to know when to be kind and discipline at the same time. Besides motivation, he also recommended a specific management depending on the size of the organization: The larger one organization was, the same management it should have and the opposite too.
3. How can Fayol’s influence be appreciated?
Fayol’s influence is appreciated for all managers nowadays, even though they forget where management came out from, they know what management is, which ones are the principles and the guidelines to manage a certain group of employees. His influence is not just related to business managers, it is important for all kind of managers, beginning from a group of 3 to 4 people until group of employees up to one hundred. As teachers we are influenced for him in our daily
1. Who was Henry Fayol?
Henry Fayol established several principles about management. He thought that management was not only a word, it was a science that should be studied. Believing in his management principles he wrote a book, describing each of them and teaching how to apply them. He believed that management was an important part in organizations. Even though, when the word administration in his book was translated into English and read around the world, into management, people knew both words were linked, both had the same purpose. Henry Fayol was born in France, and work for several years in one single business: He was determined to improve his work and the others too.
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2. Which kind of management did Fayol Recommend?
Fayol’s recommendations were based in his principles, but also he believed in motivation. According to his beliefs, the way an employee felt was the way he will develop his work. So motivating the employees will make them be efficient and comfortable in his position and task. Some examples of these idea are shown in the following principles, such as remuneration, being fair with everybody economical satisfaction; also Equity, to know when to be kind and discipline at the same time. Besides motivation, he also recommended a specific management depending on the size of the organization: The larger one organization was, the same management it should have and the opposite too.
3. How can Fayol’s influence be appreciated?
Fayol’s influence is appreciated for all managers nowadays, even though they forget where management came out from, they know what management is, which ones are the principles and the guidelines to manage a certain group of employees. His influence is not just related to business managers, it is important for all kind of managers, beginning from a group of 3 to 4 people until group of employees up to one hundred. As teachers we are influenced for him in our daily
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