Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Principles of Management

Question:

'General and Industrial Management' book is related to which management theorist?

Options:

Henry Fayol

Maxweber

F.W. Taylor

Elton Mayo

Correct Answer:

Henry Fayol

Explanation:

Henri Fayol (1841-1925) was a French management theorist. Based largely on his own experience, he developed his concept of administration. The 14 principles of management propounded by him were discussed in detail in his book published in 1917, ‘Administration industrielle et generale’. It was published in English as ‘General and Industrial Management’ in 1949 and is widely considered a foundational work in classical management theory. For his contribution he is also known as the ‘Father of General Management’.