Explain the following principles of management given by Fayol.
- Unity of Command
- Order
Unity of Command:
- There should be one and only one boss for every individual employee.
- If an employee gets order from two superior at the same time, the principle is violated.
- Consequences of violation: authority is undermined, discipline is in jeopardy, order is disturbed, and stability is threatened.
Order:
- People and material must be in suitable places at an appropriate time for maximum efficiency.
- It means ‘a place for everything (everyone) and everything (everyone) in its (his/her) place' i.e. orderliness.
Benefits of the principle: no hindrance in the activities of business, increased productivity and efficiency.