• Fayol's principles: Henri Fayol gave 14 principles of general management; Esprit De Corps is one of them.
• Team spirit: "Union is strength": a united team achieves more than scattered individuals. Step 1: State the principle
The principle of Esprit De Corps states that management should promote a team spirit of unity and harmony among employees, otherwise the objectives would be difficult to realise.
Step 2: Explain its significance
It gives rise to a spirit of mutual trust and belongingness among team members and minimises the need for using penalties.