Administration, which calls for the application of wide kno… - Henri Fayol

" "
Administration, which calls for the application of wide knowledge and many personal qualities, is above all the art of handling men, and in this art, as in many others, it is practice that makes perfect. This is one of the reasons why we should release our future engineers for practical work as early as possible; there are many drawbacks to staying too long at school.

Henri Fayol

Sources available for members. Sign up free to see where this quote comes from

English

Collect this quote

About Henri Fayol

Henri Fayol (29 July 1841, Istanbul – 19 November 1925, Paris) was a French mining engineer and director of mines who developed a general theory of business administration.

All quotes from Henri Fayol Similar Quotes by other Originators

Originators like Henri Fayol:

Luther Halsey Gulick Marshall E. Dimock Albert Lepawsky Dan Throop Smith Leonard D. White

Additional quotes by Henri Fayol

There is no one doctrine of administration for business and another for affairs of state; administrative doctrine is universal. Principles and general rules which hold good for business hold good for the state too, and the reverse applies.

# ensuring that unity of action, discipline, anticipation, activity, order, etc., exist in all parts of the enterprise;

# satisfying shareholders and employees; labor and management.

Administration, which calls for the application of wide knowledge and many personal qualities, is above all the art of handling men, and in this art,… - Henri Fayol

About Henri Fayol

Enhance Your Quote Experience

Additional quotes by Henri Fayol

Go Premium