Henri Fayol’s Sixth Principle of Management – Subordination OF personal interest

This principle states that the interest of the organisation should always be above the person interest. Further it states that whenever individual goals conflicts with the organisational goal, the manager should make efforts that the objectives should be so aligned and integrated that both can effectively be accomplished with efficiency. However the goals of the organisations remain supreme and must not be compromised under any circumstances.

Each and every individual joins any organisation with certain personal objectives & expectations. However, it is necessary for him or her to understand the vision, mission and the goals of the organisation he/she is working for. He/she should take up the assignment only if the organisation objectives which come first are acceptable and honoured under any circumstances. In fact it is the Manager’s duty to ensure that there’s no conflict within the organisation. This will ensure that the relationship among the employees and with the management remains cordial.

Positive impacts of this principle areas under:

1. The organisation is able to achieve the objectives seamlessly:
2. There is proper rapport and coordination between the employees and the organisation.
3. The coordination also extends to the individuals and organisation’s goals.
4. There is harmony promoted within the organisation.
5. It increases employee respect for the organisation and the management.

The consequences of the violation of the principle are as follows:

1. It would be difficult to achieve the goals of the organisation.
2. There would be multiple conflicting situations in the organisation.
3. It will result in wastage of time will be lost.
4. There will be valuable time lost due to unnecessary delay in work leading to general dissatisfaction among the employees.

The blog is written by vikram.