Question

“Sanjana is running a restaurant in Kanpur. The employee turnover in her business is very high and she is always on a look out for new staff. She keeps on shifting the employees from one department to another.” Identify and explain the principle of management which is being violated in the above case.

Hint:

Stable workforce builds experience and commitment, enhancing long-term organizational success.

Answer 1

The violated management principle is Stability of Personnel, as defined by Henri Fayol. This principle stresses the necessity of long-term employee retention.

• Frequent staff changes impede organizational effectiveness.
• Persistent reassignment of employees hinders specialization and lowers morale.
• This instability results in decreased productivity and increased training expenditures.