This document discusses the management principle of "esprit de corps", which emphasizes team spirit and unity within an organization. It defines esprit de corps as teamwork and the idea that unity is strength. The principle is based on theories that unity and a united staff are foundations for success. Positive impacts include achieving goals, high morale, and cooperation, while violations can cause conflicts and lack of participation. The importance of teamwork for faster accomplishment of tasks and improved employee relations is also covered. Examples of esprit de corps in practice are provided.

1. Presented By:
Sachit Agarwal (A013)
Pratham Ajmera (A015)
Anurag Bhojwani (A022)
Prateek Maheshwari (A039)
Devesh Mohan (A040)
Akshay Saksena (A067)

2. MEANING
 'ESPRIT DE CORPS' here means team spirit and
team work. This principle emphasizes on team
work. 'UNITY IS STRENGTH' is the essence of this
principle. Fayol suggested that there should be a
team spirit in the organisation and all the
employees must consider themselves as member
of the organisation. Organizations should strive
to promote team spirit and unity.
 An example of esprit de corps is a group marching
to bring awareness to a current issue.

4. THEORIES
 The principle of ‘ESPRIT DE CORPS’ is
based on two theories:
i.) Unity is Strength
ii.) Unity of staff is the foundation of success
in any organisation

5. IMPACTS
Positive impacts of this principle:
 Achievement of group goals.
 Development of team spirit.
 High morale of employees.
 Cooperation and coordination in the
organisation.
Consequences of violation of this principle:
 Non-achievement of the organisational
objectives.
 Conflicting environment in the organisation.
 Lacks maximum participation from employees.

7. IMPORTANCE
Team work is essential in corporate for better
output and a better bonding among employees.
 Tasks are accomplished at a faster pace when it is
done by a team rather than an individual.
 Work never suffers or takes a backseat in a team.
 There is always a healthy competition among the
team members.
 Team work is also important to improve the
relations among the employees.
 Team members can also gain from each other.

8. Case Studies
 Rohit Shetty &Team

9. Case Studies
 Movie Franchisee &TV Series

10. Case Studies
 Military Units

11. Case Studies
 West Indies Cricket Board

12. Case Studies
 ADM Jabalpur Case

13. BUILDING UNITY & TEAM SPIRIT
These are some of the areas managers may want to look to
when considering how they can build their team spirit:
 Co-operation amongst team members should be encouraged
 Clear the decks of unnecessary clutter
 Build a strong relationship between the organization and its
customers
 Allow your team some autonomy
 Make the workplace an enjoyable place to be
 Open up about yourself
 Strive to avoid disagreements.
 Recognize and celebrate when objectives are achieved.