Validity of the General Principles of Administration: A Framework for Management 4.0

Abstract

This study addresses the gap in literature, which merely validates the theoretical validity of Fayol's principles without offering a pragmatic update for digital management. The objective was to develop a theoretical and practical framework that updates the fourteen principles to align with the demands of Management 4.0. The qualitative research employed a documentary approach, constructing a new conceptual framework through hermeneutic analysis of the literature. The main finding was that adaptive intelligence is the overarching principle that empowers the classical foundations to operate synergistically. The study concludes that Fayol does not require revision, but rather reinterpretation, transforming his principles into a programming language for management that is not only efficient but also perpetually adaptable.