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According to Henry Fayol principal of management : The length of the chain of command that extends from the bottom of an organization should be limited. Explain this principle and list 3 explanations on how this principle can lead to ethical behavior in organizations .

According to Henry Fayol principal of management : The length of the chain of command that extends from the bottom of an organization should be limited. Explain this principle and list 3 explanations on how this principle can lead to ethical behavior in organizations .

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According to Henry Fayol principal of management : The length of the chain of command that extends from the bottom of an organization should be limited.

Explain this principle and list 3 explanations on how this principle can lead to ethical behavior in organizations .

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Henry Fayol's principle of management

  • Henry Fayol gave 14 principles of management that were aimed to give businesses a new perception of management. The principles are based on general management and can be applied at all levels. He created these with the aim of organizing the internal management of the business and increase efficiency.  
  • The 14 principles are: 
    1. Division of Work 
    2. Authority and Responsibility
    3. Discipline
    4. Unity of Command
    5. Unity of Direction 
    6. Subordination of Individual Interest 
    7. Remuneration 
    8. Centralization 
    9. Scalar Chain 
    10. Order 
    11. Equity 
    12. Stability 
    13. Initiative 
    14. Esprit de Corps
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