). Unlike Fayol, Herbert Simon was an American, and he was involved in computer science, psychology, philosophy, and many other subject areas (Simon, 1997)
). Unlike Fayol, Herbert Simon was an American, and he was involved in computer science, psychology, philosophy, and many other subject areas (Simon, 1997)
). Unlike Fayol, Herbert Simon was an American, and he was involved in computer science, psychology, philosophy, and many other subject areas (Simon, 1997)
Henri Fayol and Herbert Simon Henri Fayol was a management theorist from France. He was primarily interested in labor organization and during the early part of the 20th century what he had to say was very influential (Wren, Bedeian, & Breeze, 2002)
24).His openness toward maintaining flexibility in organizational hierarchies proves to still be useful today (Berdayes, 2002, p
23). Variations of Fayol's theory provide the curriculum framework for most collegiate business schools (Carter, 2001, p
It is impossible to note the significance of Fayol's work without mentioning the work of Taylor whose theories coincide with many of Fayol's (Parker & Lewis, 1995). Fayol's theory has laid the foundation for the concept and practice of management education (Crainer, 2003, p
Through knowledge of his works, one can appreciate how concepts are constructed, and altered to fit current trends. It is impossible to note the significance of Fayol's work without mentioning the work of Taylor whose theories coincide with many of Fayol's (Parker & Lewis, 1995)
Rue (1973) reported that the one best place to identify, agree upon, and solidify the corporate strategy is in the long-range plan. Documented long-ranged planning also provides assistance for delegation and coordination within the management team (Rue, 1973)