administrative management theory

Focuses on the overall management of an organization, emphasizing the role of managers as administrators of the organization.

administrative management theory

administrative management theory was introduced in the early 20th century by

Henri Fayol

Henri Fayol identified five functions of management, to wit:

1. Planning

2. Organizing

3. Coordinating

4. Communicating

5. Controlling

14 general principles of management by henry fayol

• division of labor

• authority

• discipline

• unity of command

• unity of direction

• subordination of individual interest

• remuneration

• centralization

• scalar chain

• order

• equity

• stability and tenure of staff

• initiative espirit de crops

- into specialized tasks, with specific duties and responsibilities given to individuals

Division of labor

of managers to delegate work and tasks to employees.

Authority

is where expectations should be clearly set, and violators of the rule must be punished

Discipline

- where an employee should only report to one supervisor

Unity of command

which means that the efforts of the employees are guided toward the attainment of organizational objectives

Unity of direction

of the organization over the individual interests of employees

Predominance of the general interest

for the efforts of the employees should be systematically rewarded in line with the organization’s vision and mission

Remuneration

where the roles of all employees are clarified, with emphasis on the distinction between superior and subordinate roles

Centralization,

, which means that communication should be open within the chain of command (protocol)

Scalar chain

where the organization of jobs and materials must be done in an orderly fashion

order

, which means that fairness as against equality, must be practiced to maintain employee commitment (vs. favoritism)

Equity

to actively promote employee loyalty to the organization

Stability and tenure of personnel

to encourage employees to act on their own in support of the organization’s objectives

Initiative

to promote teamwork and the unity of interest between the employees and the management

Esprit de corps