Question

Principles of Taylor and Fayol are mutually complementary. One believed that the management should scientifically select the person and the work assigned should suit his/her physical and intellectual capabilities, while tire other suggested that the work can be performed more efficiently if divided into specialized tasks.

Identify and explain the principles of Fayol and Taylor referred to in the above para.

Answer 1

a) The principle of Fayol: Division of work. It states that the work should be divided into small jobs, each performed by a specialist employee.

(b) The principle referred by Taylor: Development of each and every person to his or her greatest efficiency and prosperity.

It states that to increase efficiency each person should be selected scientifically, assigned the jobs on the basis of his/her (denoting each person) capabilities and subsequently given the right training to learn the one best method to do a job.