Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 principles of management given by Henri Fayol?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Labour and management should work in complete cooperation, as both need each other.
Option (1) Managers should show kindliness and justice in their behaviour towards workers. — Fayol's principle. This is Equity. Managers treat every worker fairly, and this wins their loyalty and devotion.
Option (2) Remuneration should be just and equitable, so as to ensure good relations between workers and management. — Fayol's principle. This is Remuneration of Employees. Pay that is fair to both the workers and the company keeps a friendly atmosphere at work.
Option (3) Labour and management should work in complete cooperation, as both need each other. — Not Fayol's. This is Taylor's principle Cooperation, Not Individualism, one of his four principles of scientific management. It grows out of Harmony, Not Discord: competition gives way to cooperation because both sides need each other.
Option (4) Management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees. — Fayol's principle. This is Esprit de Corps. Management builds team spirit so that employees work together as one group.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iii) Cooperation, Not Individualism: There should be complete cooperation between the labour and the management instead of individualism. This principle is an extension of principle of ‘Harmony not discord’. Competition should be replaced by cooperation. Both should realise that they need each other. …” “(vii) Remuneration of Employees: The overall pay and compensation should be fair to both employees and the organisation. The employees should be paid fair wages, which should give them at least a reasonable standard of living. At the same time it should be within the paying capacity of the company. In other words, remuneration should be just and equitable. This will ensure congenial atmosphere and good relations between workers and management. Consequently, the working of the company would be smooth.” “(xi) Equity: Good sense and experience are needed to ensure fairness to all employees, who should be treated as fairly as possible,” according to Fayol. This principle emphasises kindliness and justice in the behaviour of managers towards workers. This will ensure loyalty and devotion. …” |