Question

Discuss the differences between the contributions of Taylor and Fayol.

Answer 1

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 organization.	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’