Both the persons have contributed to
development of science of management. The contribution of these two pioneers in
the field of science of management has been reviewed as “The work of Taylor
& Fayol was, of course, especially complementary. They both realized that
problem of personnel & its management at all levels is the key to
individual success. Both applied scientific method to this problem that Taylor
worked primarily from operative level, from bottom to upward, while Fayol
concentrated on managing director and work downwards, was merely a reflection
of their very different careers”. They both differ from each other in following
aspects: -
·
Taylor looked at
management from supervisory viewpoint & tried to improve efficiency at
operating level. He moved upwards while formulating theory. On the other hand,
Fayol analyzed management from level of top management downward. Thus, Fayol
could afford a broader vision than Taylor.
·
Taylor called his
philosophy “Scientific Management” while Fayol described his approach as “A
general theory of administration”.
·
Main aim of Taylor - to
improve labor productivity & to eliminate all type of waste through
standardization of work & tools. Fayol attempted to develop a universal
theory of management and stressed upon need for teaching the theory of
management.
·
Taylor focused his
attention on fact by management and his principles are applicable on shop
floor. But Fayol concentrated on function of managers and on general principles
of management wheel could be equally applied in all.
Similarity - Both emphasized mutual co-operation
between employment and employees.
èSpheres of Human Activity
Fayol’s theory is more widely applicable
than that of Taylor, although Taylor’s philosophy has undergone a big change
Under influence of modern development, but Fayol’s principles of management
have stood the test of time and are still being accepted as the core of
management theory.
èPsychologists View Point
According to Psychologists, Taylor's study
had following drawbacks: -
·
Ignores human factors -
Considers them as machines. Ignores human requirements, want and aspirations.
·
Separation of Planning
and Doing.
·
Dissatisfaction -
Comparing performance with others.
·
No best way -
Scientific management does not give one best way for solving problems.
Basis
|
Taylor
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Fayol
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Human aspect
|
Taylor disregards human elements and there is more stress on
improving men, materials and methods
|
Fayol pays due regards on human element. E.g. Principle of
initiative, Espirit De’ Corps and Equity recognizes a need for human
relations
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Status
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Father of scientific management
|
Father of management principles
|
Efficiency & administration
|
Stressed on efficiency
|
Stressed on general administration
|
Approach
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It has micro-approach because it is restricted to factory only
|
It has macro-approach and discuses general principles of
management which are applicable in every field of management.
|
Scope of principles
|
These principles are restricted to production activities
|
These are applicable in all kinds of organization regarding
their management affairs
|
Achievement
|
Scientific management
|
Administrative management
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