The Total solution for NCERT class 6-12
Basis of Difference
Taylor's Contributions
Fayol's Contributions
Contribution
Scientific Management or 'Taylorism' Theory was given by Taylor in 1911.
General Theory of Administration or 'Fayolism' was given by Fayol in 1916
Personality
Taylor was a mechanical engineer/scientist.
Fayol was a mining engineer/practitioner.
Principles and Techniques
Taylor introduced Principles of Scientific Management and Functional Foremanship along with the techniques such as method study, motion study, etc.
Fayol introduced 14 Principles of Management such as Order, Equity, Espirit de Corps, etc.
Application of Principles
Principles are applicable to specialized situations.
Principles are accepted everywhere and are universal in nature.
Perspective
Taylor’s principles are based on improving the conditions of floor level workers first.
Fayol’s principles are based on the functions of the higher level managers.
Emphasis and Focus
Focus was on improving the overall administration of an organisation.
Focus was on increasing the productivity along with the worker's efficiency.
Title
Taylor is called 'Father of Scientific Management'
Fayol is called 'Father of General Management'