Both Taylor and Fayol wanted to improve the efficiency of work through the systematic approach to management problems. At this stage, it may be worthwhile to establish the relationship between Taylor’s and Fayol’s point of view as both of them attempted to develop the rational approach to management. Both of them had practical experience and had systematically developed the management principles. After analyzing deeply we find that both are complimentary to each other and there exist lot of similarity between the both points of views.

Similarities between Taylor’s and Fayol’s point of view: Following are the points of similarities between the both points of views:

1. Point of views of both has systematically attempted to overcome the managerial problems.
2. Principles of both can be applied in solving the managerial problems.
3. Both have concluded that sound principles are required for the effective management decisions.
4. Both have emphasized that training is necessary for developing the managerial qualities among the personnel’s.
5. For the achievement of organisational goals both have emphasized the cooperation and mutual trust among the workers and the management.

Following are the points of differences between Fayol’s and Taylor’s contributions: