Henri Fayol

Fayol and Purchasing Management

1. to forecast and plan 2. to organise
3. to command 4. to co-ordinate
5. to control
 
 
Exercise

You are due to start a work placement with a small chain (6 units) of fish and chip shops, Tandoori or Italian restaurants. Consider the purchasing and replenishment needs of the shops and use Fayol's classification to:

Brainstorm

a list of the purchasing responsibilities and tasks that the proprietor must carry out if the operating units are to be properly supplied, ready to serve customers.