Difference between Fayol and Taylor Theories of

Management -
Basis Henri Fayol F.W. Taylor

Personality Fayol was a practitioner. Taylor was a scientist.

Fayol developed the Taylor developed these

principles from the point of principles and techniques
Perspective view of the top level of keeping in mind the lower
management. level.

Unity of Command was not

followed and emphasis was
Unity of Unity of Command is strictly given on functional
Command followed. foremanship.

Taylor’s technique or
Fayol’s principles are principles are applied in
Applicability universally applicable, as specific situations, as they are
they are flexible. less flexible.

Taylor’s principles or
Basis of Fayol’s principles are based techniques are based on
formation on personal experiences. experiments and observation.

The main focus is given on The main focus is given on

the overall administration of increasing productivity of
Focus the organization. employees.

Fayol’s principles are Taylor’s techniques are

expressed as general theory expressed as scientific
Expression of administration. management.

Importance was given to Less importance was given to

human element in principles, human elements, and more
Human like equity, initiative and importance was given on
Element stability of tenure. increasing production.

Emphasis was given on

principles and theory of Emphasis was given on
general administration, and standardization of work and
Emphasis on functions of managers. tools.