Question

Explain the principle of Esprit de corps as advocated by Henry Fayol.

Answer 1

Principle of Esprit De Corps Esprit De Corps means the union is strength. Fayol emphasized on the teamwork. He suggested that every employee in the organisation must consider him as a part or member of a team and try to achieve the team goal because team contribution is always better and more than individual contribution. Management must develop a feeling of belongingness among the employees as they must feel like members of the organisation’s team and contribute maximum to achieve the team’s goal.