Portrait of Henri Fayol

Henri Fayol books in order

French mining engineer and executive, developer a general theory of business administration Fayolism

Lived
1841–1925
Country
France
Books
1

Henri Fayol published 1 non-fiction book, beginning with General and Industrial Management (1925).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Henri Fayol

Non-fiction in order

  1. General and Industrial Management (1925)

    112 pages

About Henri Fayol

Henri Fayol was a French mining engineer, mining executive, author and director of mines who developed a general theory of business administration that is often called Fayolism. He and his colleagues developed this theory independently of scientific management. Like his contemporary Frederick Winslow Taylor, he is widely acknowledged as a founder of modern management methods.

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Henri Fayol FAQ

How many books has Henri Fayol written?
Henri Fayol published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Henri Fayol's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with General and Industrial Management.
What is Henri Fayol's last book?
General and Industrial Management (1925).
What is Henri Fayol's most famous book?
General and Industrial Management (1925) is Henri Fayol's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.