PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Henry fayols 14 principles of management
have been a significant influence on modern management theory. His practical
list of principles helped early 20th century managers learn how to organize and
intact with their employees in a productivity way.
Division of work
Specialization allows the individual to
build up experience, and to continuously improve his skills. Thereby he can be
more productive.
Authority
The right to issue commands and orders,
along with which must go the balanced responsibility for its function.
Discipline
Employees must obey, but this is two sided:
employees will only follow orders if management play their orders if the
management play their part by providing good leadership
Unity of command
Each worker should have only one boss with
no other conflicting lines of command.
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
Subordination of individuals to general
interest
Management must see that the goals of the firms
are always paramount and always given the utmost importance.
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
Concentration (or decentralization)
This is a matter of degree depending on the
condition of the business and the quality of its personnel.
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
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.
Scalar chain
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.
Order
Both material order and social order are
necessary. The former minimizes lost time and unless handling or materials. The
latter is achieved through organization and selection.
Equity
In running a business a 'combination of
kindliness and justice' is needed .treating employees well is important to
achieve equity.
Stability of tenure of personnel.
Employee s work well if job security and
career progress are assured to them An
insecure tenure and a high rate of employee turnover will affect the
organisation adversely.
Initiative
Allowing all personnel to show their
initiative in some way is a source of strength for the organisation. Even though
it may well involve a sacrifice of personal vanity on the part of many
managers.
Esprit De Corps.
Management mist foster the moral of its
employees. He further suggests the “the real talent is needed to coordinate
efforts, encourage keenness, use each persons abilities, and reward each ones
merit without arousing possible jealousies and disturbing harmonious relations.
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