Management Theories: Henry Fayol - Administrative Management Theory

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering Henry Fayol's Administrative Management Theory and his 14 Principles of Management as they apply to organizational structures like nursing.

Henry Fayol

The Father of Modern Management who developed the Administrative Management Theory.

Division of Work

Specializing tasks to increase efficiency.

Authority and Responsibility

The ability to give orders.

Discipline

Respective rules and roles.

Unity of Command

The principle where an employee receives orders from only one superior.

Unity of Direction

The organization being directed towards the same goal.

Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest

Prioritizing organizational goals over personal interest.

Remuneration

Ensuring that employees are fairly compensated.

Hierarchical structure in nursing

An application of Fayol's theory in hospitals, moving from $\text{staff nurse} \rightarrow \text{head nurse} \rightarrow \text{nurse supervisor}$.

Centralization

A management state where decision making is concentrated at the top.

Scalar Chain (COC)

The line of authority from Top to Bottom.

Order

Ensuring personnel are in the right place and at the right time.

Equity

Being fair and impartial to all employees.

Stability of Tenure of Personnel

The concept that employees need time to become proficient in their roles.

Initiative

The ability to develop and carry out plans.

Esprit de Corps

The promotion of teamwork and unity.