Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:
Which principal of Fayol involves harmony and team spirit among employees?
Options:
Esprit de corps
Order
Unity of direction
Harmony not discord
Correct Answer:
Esprit de corps
Explanation:
Esprit De Corps: Management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees, according to Fayol. Management should promote teamwork especially in large organisations because otherwise objectives would be difficult to realise. It will also result in a loss of coordination. A manager should replace ‘I’ with ‘We’ in all his conversations with workers to foster team spirit. This will give rise to a spirit of mutual trust and belongingness among team members. It will also minimise the need for using penalties.