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Which of the following examples best depicts the directing function: A supervisor tells her team the tasks they need to complete., A manager hires six new staff members., A CEO determines the company’s goals., A president figures out which staff members should report to him.

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A supervisor tells her team the tasks they need to complete.

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Which of the following statements about directing is true:
Directing is considered the “heart” of management.
Some employees do not need direction.
Staffing is more important than directing.
Only top-level managers participate in directing.

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Directing is considered the “heart” of management.

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When a marketing manager goes on vacation, the marketing staff does not know what tasks to do and does not feel like it can work ahead on anything. This example illustrates that

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directing is the starting point of action.

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What happens if managers do not coordinate individual employees’ work and effort?

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Employees duplicate tasks and are not efficient.

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Why is it important for managers to provide stability through direction?

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Employees who feel secure are more productive and happier.

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Which of the following is an example of a manager directing the company’s resources efficiently: Michael makes sure his employees understand the value of their work., Lina trains her staff on the latest software they will be using., Tyrell tells Diane to use a part of her budget on a new ad campaign., Renee offers Enrique a raise if he improves his performance.

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Tyrell tells Diane to use a part of her budget on a new ad campaign.

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When BlueLight, Inc. merged with a competitor, the managers strived to instruct their employees on the best ways to transition. This is an example of how directing

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initiates changes smoothly.

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Directing is pervasive, which means that it

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happens at every level of the organization.

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Managers need to form relationships with employees and understand human behavior. This is an example of which characteristic of directing?

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People-focused

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Which of the following examples best illustrates the creative aspect of directing: A supervisor tries to determine why his employees aren’t getting along. A manager instructs employees to develop a new website. A CEO directs a manager, who directs lower level employees. A supervisor spends time getting to know each employee individually.

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A manager instructs employees to develop a new website.