Question

Explain briefly 'remuneration of employees' and 'scalar chain' as principles of general management.

Answer 1

'Remuneration of employees' and 'Scalar Chain' as principles of general management are given below:

(i) Remuneration of Employees: According to Fayol, the quantum and methods of remuneration payable to employees should be fair and reasonable. It should be satisfactory to both employers and employees, which gives them a reasonable standard of living and should be within the paying capacity of the company.

(ii) Scalar Chain: According to Fayol, scalar chain refers to the chain of authority and communication that runs from top to bottom and should be followed by managers and their subordinates.