Henri Fayol (French management theorist)

Henri Fayol was a French management theorist who developed key principles of management in the early 20th century. He proposed that effective management involves planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, and controlling an organization's resources. Fayol identified 14 principles of management, such as unity of command and division of work, which guide efficient organizational practices. His ideas laid the groundwork for modern management theory, emphasizing the importance of management as a distinct discipline and influencing how businesses operate to this day. Fayol's contributions remain foundational in understanding organizational structure and effective leadership.