This entry is part 12 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementIn the last post I mentioned Fayol’s concept of allowing employees to talk to each other across organizational structures. In today’s firms many can speak across lines of authority without troubles, but does that really unveil the entire picture? Even if you [...]
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This entry is part 11 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementWe discussed how Fayol allowed discussions across the org chart. But can you do that? Before you start thinking that just because others do it, you can… let’s chat. I have seen things get done effectively as people just cut thru the [...]
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This entry is part 10 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementTo recap… Henri Fayol (1841-1925) was a French mining engineer who went on to become Director of Mines with over 1000 employees. His company flourished and was the largest producer of steel and iron in France during his days. In 1916 he [...]
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This entry is part 9 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementCentralizing critical functions was Fayol’s idea of how to make an organization more productive and efficient. Fayol did not think that the subordinate employee was just a worker bee and had nothing to bring to the organization, but he did feel that [...]
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This entry is part 8 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementFor many many years the tension between employer and employee over fair pay has worked itself out in ways that range from great workplaces to those that encourage the workers to revolt. It is incumbent upon the employer to set a fair [...]
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This entry is part 7 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementAre you a “Company Man”? Not that you have to be a man to do that. It is a term used for those that have sold out to the company they work for and will do anything for that firm, even lie [...]
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This entry is part 6 of 17 in the series Principles of CAD ManagementPoint us all in the right direction and we can get it done. A concept that Fayol included right after the concept of a single boss or head, is the idea that all those who are dedicated to the same objective should [...]
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