14 Principles of Management by Henry Fayol

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Good leaders are made not born. If you have the desire and willpower, you can
become an effective leader. Good leaders develop through a never ending process of
self-study, education, training, and experience (Jago, 1982). This guide will help you
through that process. To inspire your workers into higher levels of teamwork, there are
certain things you must be, know, and, do. These do not come naturally, but are
acquired through continual work and study. Good leaders are continually working and
studying to improve their leadership skills; they are NOT resting on their laurels.

Leadership is a process by which a person influences others to accomplish an


objective and directs the organization in a way that makes it more cohesive and
coherent. Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of
individuals to achieve a common goal. Leadership is not a person or a position. It is a
complex moral relationship between people, based on trust, obligation, commitment,
emotion, and a shared vision of the good. Leadership is that process in which one
person sets the purpose or direction for one or more other persons and gets them to
move along together with him or her and with each other in that direction with
competence and full commitment.

Management is concerned with achieving results by effectively obtaining,


deploying, utilizing and controlling all the resources required, namely people, money,
information, facilities, plant and equipment. Leadership focuses on the most
important resource, people. It is the process of developing and communicating a vision
for the future, motivating people and gaining their commitment and engagement.”
These definitions state that there are several differences between leading and
managing people in business. Management stirs thoughts like planning, organizing,
directing and controlling while leadership is quite a different story. When individuals
think of leadership they are more prone to think about qualities like innovation,
motivation and support.

14 Principles of Management by Henry Fayol

Principles of management are quite an area put into consideration in running a


business. It refers to a broad and general guideline that provides a blueprint for
decision-making in an organization. It could be used to decide staffs that are to be
promoted in an organization, based on the managers’ discretion, one manager could
consider seniority, while another may for the principle of merit. Management
principles deal with human behavior and are implemented productively based on the
situation at hand. All organizations require management to succeed. It is the judicious
use of means to accomplish an end (Stroh, Northcraft, & Neale, 2002). Management is
the process of achieving goals and objectives effectively and efficiently through people.
It involves designing and maintaining an environment in which individuals work
together in groups

1. Division of Work Specialization allows the individual to build up experience,


and to continuously improve his skills. Thereby he can be more productive. In
practice, employees are specialized in different areas and they have different
skills. Different levels of expertise can be distinguished within the knowledge
areas (from generalist to specialist). Personal and professional developments
support this. According to Henri Fayol specialization promotes efficiency of the
workforce and increases productivity. In addition, the specialization of the
workforce increases their accuracy and speed.

2. Authority The right to issue commands, along with which must go the
balanced responsibility for its function. According to Henri Fayol, the
accompanying power or authority gives the management the right to give orders
to the subordinates. The responsibility can be traced back from performance
and it is therefore necessary to make agreements about this. In other words,
authority and responsibility go together and they are two sides of the same
coin.

3. Discipline Employees must obey, but this is two-sided: employees will only
obey orders if management play their part by providing good leadership. It is
often a part of the core values of a mission and vision in the form of good
conduct and respectful interactions. This management principle is essential
and is seen as the oil to make the engine of an organization run smoothly.

4. Unity of Command Each worker should have only one boss with no other
conflicting lines of command. The management principle ‘Unity of command’
means that an individual employee should receive orders from one manager
and that the employee is answerable to that manager. If tasks and related
responsibilities are given to the employee by more than one manager, this may
lead to confusion which may lead to possible conflicts for employees. By using
this principle, the responsibility for mistakes can be established more easily.

5. Unity of Direction People engaged in the same kind of activities must have the
same objectives in a single plan. This is essential to ensure unity and
coordination in the enterprise. Unity of command does not exist without unity
of direction but does not necessarily flows from it. All employees deliver the
same activities that can be linked to the same objectives. All activities must be
carried out by one group that forms a team. These activities must be described
in a plan of action. The manager is ultimately responsible for this plan and he
monitors the progress of the defined and planned activities. Focus areas are the
efforts made by the employees and coordination.

6. Subordination of individual interest (to the general interest). Management


must see that the goals of the firms are always paramount. There are always all
kinds of interests in an organization. In order to have an organization function
well, Henri Fayol indicated that personal interests are subordinate to the
interests of the organization (ethics). The primary focus is on the organizational
objectives and not on those of the individual. This applies to all levels of the
entire organization, including the managers.

7. Remuneration Payment is an important motivator although by analyzing a


number of possibilities, Fayol points out that there is no such thing as a perfect
system. Motivation and productivity are close to one another as far as the
smooth running of an organization is concerned. This management principle of
the 14 principles of management argues that the remuneration should be
sufficient to keep employees motivated and productive. There are two types of
remuneration namely non-monetary (a compliment, more responsibilities,
credits) and monetary (compensation, bonus or other financial compensation).
Ultimately, it is about rewarding the efforts that have been made.

8. Centralization (or Decentralization). This is a matter of degree depending on


the condition of the business and the quality of its personnel. Centralization
implies the concentration of decision making authority at the top management
(executive board). Sharing of authorities for the decision-making process with
lower levels (middle and lower management), is referred to as decentralization
by Henri Fayol. Henri Fayol indicated that an organization should strive for a
good balance in this.

9. Scalar chain (Line of Authority). A hierarchy is necessary for unity of direction.


But lateral communication is also fundamental, as long as superiors know
that such communication is taking place. Scalar chain refers to the number of
levels in the hierarchy from the ultimate authority to the lowest level in the
organization. It should not be over-stretched and consist of too-many levels.
Hierarchy presents itself in any given organization. This varies from senior
management (executive board) to the lowest levels in the organization. Henri
Fayol ’s “hierarchy” management principle states that there should be a clear
line in the area of authority (from top to bottom and all managers at all levels).
This can be seen as a type of management structure. Each employee can
contact a manager or a superior in an emergency situation without challenging
the hierarchy. Especially, when it concerns reports about calamities to the
immediate managers/superiors.

10. Order Both material order and social order are necessary. The former
minimizes lost time and useless handling of materials. The latter is achieved
through organization and selection. employees in an organization must have the
right resources at their disposal so that they can function properly in an
organization. In addition to social order (responsibility of the managers) the
work environment must be safe, clean and tidy.

11. Equity In running a business a „combination of kindliness and justice‟ is


needed.
Treating employees well is important to achieve equity. The management
principle of equity often occurs in the core values of an organization. According to
Henri Fayol, employees must be treated kindly and equally. Employees must be in the
right place in the organization to do things right. Managers should supervise
and monitor this process and they should treat employees fairly and impartially.

12. Stability of Tenure of Personnel Employees work better if job security


and career progress are assured to them. An insecure tenure and a high rate of
employee turnover will affect the organization adversely. This management
principle of the 14 principles of management represents deployment and
managing of personnel and this should be in balance with the service that is
provided from the organization. Management strives to minimize employee
turnover and to have the right staff in the right place. Focus areas such as
frequent change of position and sufficient development must be managed well.

13. Initiative Allowing all personnel to show their initiative in some way is a
source of
strength for the organization. Even though it may well involve a sacrifice
of „personal vanity‟ on the part of many managers. H. F argued that with this
management principle employees should be allowed to express new ideas. This
encourages interest and involvement and creates added value for the company.
Employee initiatives are a source of strength for the organization according to Henri
Fayol. This encourages the employees to be involved and interested.

14. Esprit de Corp Management must foster the morale of its employees. He
further
suggests that: “real talent is needed to coordinate effort, encourage keenness,
use each person‟s abilities, and reward each one‟s merit without arousing
possible jealousies and disturbing harmonious relations.” The management
principle ‘esprit de corps’ of the 14 principles of management stands for striving
for the involvement and unity of the employees. Managers are responsible for the
development of morale in the workplace; individually and in the area of
communication. Esprit de corps contributes to the development of the culture and
creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and understanding.

5 DepEd programs/ reforms


Today, there are various trends that shape and change the world of education
today. Those trends include changing age structures, knowledge intensive service
economies, changing world of work and jobs, concept of learning society, rapid
developments in ICT (information and communications technology), and social
connections and values (OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development), 2008). It is for this reason that policy-makers have increasingly focused
on the need to develop system capacities for educational reform and change. Change
attempts in education mostly aim to narrow the widening gap between the traditional
capabilities of educational systems and emerging demands of the information age
(Hallinger & Kantamara, 2000)
K to 12- The K-12 program offers a decongested 12-year program that gives
students sufficient time to master skills and absorb basic competencies.
Students of the new system will graduate at the age of 18 and will be ready for
employment, entrepreneurship, middle level skills development, and higher
education upon graduation.The K-12 program accelerates mutual recognition of
Filipino graduates and professionals in other countries.Kindergarten is
mandatory for five-year-old children, a pre-requisite for admission to Grade 1.
The new curriculum gives students the chance to choose among three tracks
(i.e. Academic; Technical-Vocational-Livelihood; and Sports and Arts) and
undergo immersion, which provides relevant exposure and actual experience in
their chosen track.
SBM Wins - In 2016, the Department of Education issued DepED Order No. 10, “Policy
and Guidelines on the Comprehensive Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene in Schools (WinS)
Program.” This is to improve access to adequate water supply, functi onal toilets and
effective hygiene promotion. This is in recognition of the importance of WASH in schools in
achieving the learning outcomes for our children. The goal is to ensure a sa fe and
conducive learning environment in school and enable children to be in best condition to
participate and learn in school.
What is deped wash in schools??
A school-based program that promotes correct hygiene and sanitation practices through
hygiene and sanitation education and the provision of standards for safe water supply and
appropriate sanitation facilities.

Key Components and Goals of WASH in Schools


Wash in schools focuses on the standards for the promotion of a clean and safe
school environment & correct hygiene and sanitation practices among learner. A
milestone for WASH in Schools (WinS) was reached in the Philippines. The
Department of Education has taken a huge step forward to give importance to the
topic of water, sanitation and hygiene in public and private schools on a nationwide
scale. The inclusion of data on WinS to be collected in each school through the
Enhanced Basic Education Information System shows that the education sector has
taken responsibility to manage and improve WinS. The annual data gathering in all
schools of the country will now track the following WinS indicators: (a) availability of
drinking water, (b) regularity of cleaning of sanitation facilities, (c) availability of
group hand washing facilities, (d) accessibility of sanitary pads, (e) compliance with
food handling standards, and (f) number of learners dewormed. The data collection in
the Philippines reflects the specific aspects and WinS indicators within the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
SLAC-
INSET - In-Service Training (INSET) has been considered as crucial to the
maintenance and sustaining the capacity of the teacher to continue to provide
quality teaching and learning in the classroom. From time to time, development
partners, NGO’s and subject associations organise workshops/seminars to
update the knowledge and skills of teachers in the basic schools. However,
some of these activities are so general in their scope that they do not satisfy the
specific needs of teachers as far as their classroom performance is concerned.
INSET can be defined as the variety of activities and practices in which teachers
become involved in order to enrich their knowledge, improve their skills in
teaching and also enable them to become more efficient on the job. INSET
serves the following objectives: Improve and increase teachers’knowledge of the
content of academic subjects in order to become more qualified Enable
teachers to acquire new teaching methods and materials for specific subject
content areas Train teachers in school and class management and
administration Help teachers develop skills in human relations management
Encourage team work among teachers Introduction of SBI/CBI In order for
INSET sessions to be more relevant and seen to be meeting the peculiar needs
of teachers in their respective classrooms, it is recommended that SBI/CBI be
organized more often than general INSETs. This is because continuous INSET
improves the performance and standards in schools through the building of the
capacity of teachers.
LIS
ICT

A school head and principal exercises administration of schools and facilities


Discuss the functions of the principal as administrator of physical resources and
facilities.
Working conditions cannot improve without a commitment from district and
building level leadership. Superintendents, principals and special education
administrators are key personnel in retaining teachers. In addition, the role of
administration in retention and support for special educators is particularly crucial
given a history of exclusion and isolation from general education that many special
educators have experienced. Section One in this document summarizes the critical
importance of administration in teacher retention.

School leaders at all levels of education can use the resources and strategies in this
document to strengthen their efforts to ensure that students learn with high quality
teachers. It should be noted that the term “school leader” extends beyond the role of
superintendent or principal. Often, assistant superintendents, vice principals, or others
are responsible for certain areas and this needs to be acknowledged when reading the
strategies that are recommended. Further, some issues discussed here are building
level, while others are district level.
Principals in the 21st century are held accountable to ensure that students are
achieving, which has major implications for maintaining effective working conditions in
schools. Principals are responsible for working conditions that facilitate the success of
students, realizing that teachers make the most difference in student achievement
(Yost,2002). According to Minette, ―the heart of education is the classroom teacher‖
(Knudsen,2007, p. 41). In order for teachers to be successful in the classroom, they
need working conditions that meet their expectations (Johnson, 2006). Principals are
responsible for providing resources and support to teachers to assist them in improving
instruction and increasing student achievement (Berry, Wade & Trantham, 2009; Yost,
2002; Prawat & Petersen, 1999; Portin, Schneider, DeArmond & Gundlach, 2003).
It appears that the physical facilities in the school setting go a long way to
motivate students to learn. Physical facilities in any school system range from the
school plant, that is the school buildings, classroom, library, laboratories, toilet
facilities, learning materials to other infrastructures that would likely motivate
students towards learning. Experience has shown that most of the physical facilities
that are germane to effective learning/academic performance of students appears not
to be sufficient in our public secondary schools today.
The school facility is much more than a passive container of the educational
process: it is, rather, an integral component of the conditions of learning. The layout
and design of a facility contributes to the place experience of students, educators, and
community members. Depending on the quality of its design and management, the
facility can contribute to a sense of ownership, safety and security, personalization and
control, privacy as well as sociality, and spaciousness or crowdedness. When planning,
designing, or managing the school facility, these facets of place experience should,
when possible, be taken into consideration.

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