Administrative Theory

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
MANAGEMENT
ROSALINA B. MEJORADA
Master of Arts in Education
Educational Management
Introduction
• Management is the process of
getting things completed
effectively and efficiently with and
through other people.
Statement of the Problem
• What are the five elements of
administration?
• What are the fourteen principl
General Administrative Theory
• General administrative theorists
– Writers who developed general theories of
what managers do and what constitutes
good management practice
– Henri Fayol (France)
• Fourteen Principles of Management:
Fundamental or universal principles of
management practice
– Max Weber (Germany)
• Bureaucracy: Ideal type of organization
characterized by division of labor, a clearly
defined hierarchy, detailed rules and
regulations, and impersonal relationships
HENRI FAYOL
• Henri Fayol (1841-1925)
– General and Industrial
Management
– Principles and Elements of
Management
– how managers should
accomplish their managerial
duties
– PRIMARY FOCUS:
Management
– (Functions of Administration)
– More Respect for Worker than
Taylor
• Workers are motivated by
more than money
• Equity in worker treatment
– More PRESCRIPTIVE
Fayol’s Administrative Theory
• Five Elements of Management -- Managerial

Objectives
– Planning
– Organizing
– Command
– Coordination
– Control
• Keep machine functioning effectively and efficiently
• Replace quickly and efficiently any part or process
that did not contribute to the objectives
Fayol’s Principles of Management
1. Division of Labor:
 Specialization allows individual

to build up experience and
continuously improve his skill.
Thereby he can be more
productive.
2.Authority and Responsibility
 Authority is the right to give
orders, and responsibility is it’s
essential counterpart.
 Whenever authority is exerted ,
responsibility arises.
3.Discipline
 Upholding discipline is a core
activity when running an
organization, although its form
varies across organizations.
 Management can sanction
employees with warnings,
penalties, demotions or even
dismissals.
4. Unity of Command
 An employee must receive
order from one superior only
5. Unity of Direction
 Each group of activities having
one objective should be unified
under one plan and leader
6. Subordination of Individual
Interest to the Common Interest
The interest of the majority take
precedence over the interest of the
individual.
7. Remuneration of Personnel
– to maintain their loyalty and support ,
workers must be given fair wage for
the services rendered.
8. Centralization
 The degree to which authority
rests at the top of the
organization
9.Scalar Chain/ Line of
Authority
 Chain of supervision that
connects from top to bottom
10. Equity
The provision of justice and the
fair and impartial treatment of all
employees.
11. Order
The arrangement of
employees where they will be
of the most value to the
organization and to provide
career opportunities.
12. Initiative
The fostering of creativity and
innovation by encouraging
employees to act on their own.
13. Stability of Tenure of
Personnel
Long-term employment is
important for the development of
skills that improve the
organization’s performance.
14. Esprit de corps

Comradeship, shared enthusiasm
foster devotion to the common
cause (organization).
Fayol’s Administrative Theory
• Fourteen Principles of Management (Tools for Accomplishing

Objectives)
– Division of work - limited set of tasks
– Authority and Responsibility - right to give orders
– Discipline - agreements and sanctions
– Unity of Command - only one supervisor
– Unity of Direction - one manager per set of activities
– Subordination of Individual Interest to General Interest
– Remuneration of Personnel - fair price for services
– Centralization - reduce importance of subordinate’s role
– Scalar Chain - Fayol’s bridge
– Order - effective and efficient operations
– Equity - kindliness and justice
– Stability of Tenure of Personnel - sufficient time for familiarity
– Initiative - managers should rely on workers’ initiative
– Esprit de corps - “union is strength” “loyal members”

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GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE

• Five Elements of Management -- Managerial

 Specialization allows individual

14. Esprit de corps

• Fourteen Principles of Management (Tools for Accomplishing

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