Which classical management theorist articulated the concept of ‘Administrative Management’ and listed the 5 core functions of management?
AFrederick W. Taylor
BHenri Fayol
CMax Weber
DElton Mayo
Explanation
• Henri Fayol established Administrative Management Theory, identifying 5 management functions: Planning, Organizing, Commanding, Coordinating, and Controlling.
• Fayol also published the famous 14 Principles of Management in his 1916 book ‘Administration Industrielle et Générale’.
• Modern management simplified Fayol’s 5 functions into POLC: Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Management Thought
- Subtopic: Administrative Management

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