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Question
Differentiate between contributions made by F.W. Taylor and Henry Fayol on any three basis.
Solution
| Basis of Difference | Henri Fayol | F.W Taylor |
| Perspective | Top level of Management | Shop floor level of a factory. |
| Unity of Command | Staunch Proponent | Did not feel that it is important as under functional foremanship a worker receives orders from eight specialists |
| Applicability | Applicable Universally | Applicable to specialized situations |
| Basis of Formation | Personal Experience | Observation and Experimentation |
| Focus | Improving Overall administration | Increasing Productivity |
| Personality | Practitioner | Scientist |
| Expression | General theory of Administration | Scientific Management |
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