MEANING 'ESPRIT DE CORPS' here means team spirit and team work. This principle emphasizes on team work. 'UNITY IS STRENGTH' is the essence of this principle. Fayol suggested that there should be a team spirit in the organisation and all the employees must consider themselves as member of the organisation. Organizations should strive to promote team spirit and unity. An example of esprit de corps is a group marching to bring awareness to a current issue.
THEORIES The principle of ‘ESPRIT DE CORPS’ is based on two theories: i .) Unity is Strength ii.) Unity of staff is the foundation of success in any organisation
IMPACTS Positive impacts of this principle: Achievement of group goals. Development of team spirit. High morale of employees. Cooperation and coordination in the organisation. Consequences of violation of this principle: Non-achievement of the organisational objectives. Conflicting environment in the organisation. Lacks maximum participation from employees.
IMPORTANCE Team work is essential in corporate for better output and a better bonding among employees. Tasks are accomplished at a faster pace when it is done by a team rather than an individual. Work never suffers or takes a backseat in a team. There is always a healthy competition among the team members. Team work is also important to improve the relations among the employees. Team members can also gain from each other.
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BUILDING UNITY & TEAM SPIRIT These are some of the areas managers may want to look to when considering how they can build their team spirit: Co-operation amongst team members should be encouraged Clear the decks of unnecessary clutter Build a strong relationship between the organization and its customers Allow your team some autonomy Make the workplace an enjoyable place to be Open up about yourself Strive to avoid disagreements. Recognize and celebrate when objectives are achieved.