Question

Which of the following is not a principle of management according to Henry Fayol?

• A. Subordination of individual interest over the organisational interest
• B. Esprit de crops
• C. Unity of Managers
• D. Unity of Direction

Answer 1

The correct option is C Unity of Managers

Principles of management as suggested by Henry Fayol include the following:

• Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest: The interests of an organisation should take priority over the interests of any one individual employee.
  
• Espirit De Corps: Management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees.
  
• Unity of Direction: All the units of an organisation should be moving towards the same objectives through coordinated and focused efforts.