Who has given 'Fourteen Principles of Management' ?

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The correct option is 3:
Henry Fayol, a French mining engineer and management theorist, is correctly credited with articulating the 'Fourteen Principles of Management'. His work, published in 1916 in the book *Administration Industrielle et Générale*, formed the basis of the Administrative Theory of Management, which focuses on the managerial function within the organization as a whole. Fayol's principles, which include core concepts such as Unity of Command, Division of Work, and Discipline, were intended to be a universal guide for managers at all levels to ensure administrative efficiency and organizational success. These principles laid the groundwork for modern management thought and distinguished the study of management as a separate academic discipline.

The incorrect option is 1:
The name John Fayol is not recognized in the history of management thought as the originator of the Fourteen Principles. The correct and widely acknowledged author is Henry Fayol, making "John Fayol" an incorrect historical reference. It is important to remember the exact spelling and name of the key theorists to avoid confusion on the exam.

The incorrect option is 2:
Henry Ford was a famous American industrialist, best known for revolutionizing the automobile industry through the introduction of the moving assembly line. Ford's primary contribution was a technical innovation to mass production, which dramatically increased efficiency and output on the factory floor. While he was a powerful figure in management, his focus was primarily on production systems and manufacturing, and he is not the author of the conceptual 'Fourteen Principles of Management'.

The incorrect option is 4:
F. W. Taylor, or Frederick Winslow Taylor, is historically recognized as the "Father of Scientific Management." His work centered on improving labor productivity and efficiency at the operational, or shop floor, level through systematic study of workers' movements and tasks. Taylor proposed four core principles of scientific management (e.g., science, not rule-of-thumb), which focused on the task and the worker, contrasting with Fayol’s focus on the overall administrative structure and the manager's role.