1. Division of Labor: allows for job specialization.
Fayol noted firms can have too much specialization leading to poor quality and worker involvement.
2. Authority and Responsibility: Fayol included both formal and informal authority resulting from special expertise.
3. Unity of Command: Employees should have only one boss.
4. Line of Authority: a clear chain from top to bottom of the firm.
5. Centralization: the degree to which authority rests at the very top.