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I Admire Henri Fayol 's Principles

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I admire Henri Fayol the most because each of his 14 principles, developed over a century ago, are still relevant to modern business models. Although I will analyze each of his principles, my intention is not to regurgitate what you already learned from studying them, but rather to prove my thesis correct that they are still relevant. Throughout, I will remain on topic by identifying the pros and cons where they exist.
Specialization/Division of Labor: Car manufacturing companies use specialization to ensure quality manufacturing in every detail. Sure, they all require the services of suppliers to establish a finished product (name-brand sound systems and navigation units, freon suppliers for air-conditioning systems, etc.), but take the …show more content…

Further, the manager must be held accountable for ensuring his commands are followed through. The potential negative side exists if her subordinates lose trust in her directives, either as a result of leadership failure (real or perceived), or from making consistently wrong decisions.
Discipline: Every significant corporation assumes disciplinary measures for unethical behavior or insubordination. Without rules and consequence, chaos would ensue. It positively illuminates conduct management expects from their subordinates by clearly defining the repercussions for non-compliance. However, if the fear of discipline creates a culture of fear, it has the capacity to severely hinder an employee’s willingness to take appropriate risks. Discipline needs be in meticulous alignment with the behavior it serves to reinforce without stifling creativity.
Unity of Command: This remains a poignant principle in many businesses today. The positive attribution to applying this leadership principle, is it ensures the clarity of employee expectations and directive intention. Too many direct reports can introduce unnecessary confusion and conflict. However it may not be possible to apply to all business relationships, such as if the employee’s duties are so technically diverse or

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