Directing -Part 1

Through ----------------- managers not only tell the people in the organisation as to what they should do do , when they should do and how they should do but also see that their instructions are implemented in proper perspective.

• Planning

• Organising

• Staffing

• Directing

Name the element of one of the functions of Management which refers to the process of making subordinates to act in a desired manner to achieve certain organisational goals.

• Supervision

• Leadership

• Motivation

• Communication

Name the element of directing which involves systematic and continuous process of telling , listening and understanding.

• Supervision

• Communication

• Leadership

• Motivation

Directing is concerned with the following elements-

• Communication

• Leadership

• Motivation and Supervision

• All of these

Which of the following is a function of Supervision ?

• Staffing

• Accounting

• Planning

• Ensures performance of work

Mr. Ravi ,the production manager of Development Limited plans to replace the old machinery with latest one. All the workers are comfortable in operating the old machinery therefore they resisted to change . However Mr. Ravi decided to demonstrate the working of new machinery and inform the workers about its need and advantages . On attending the demonstration , the workers were satisfied and happily accepted the change.

Which importance of directing is reflected in the above case?

• Brings stability and balance in the organisation

• Guide employees

• Integrate employees efforts

• Facilitates introduction of of changes

Mr. Rohit a manager maintains good interpersonal relationships with all his subordinates and is able to influence their behaviour . Which element of one of the functions of management is highlighted by the above act of Mr. Rohit?

• Supervision

• Leadership

• Motivation

• Communication

Directing is the __________ stage of of management process

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Directing is necessary at __________ level of management.

• Top

• Middle

• Lower

• All levels

Supervision means-

• Fulfillment of legal formalities

• Overseeing what is being done by subordinates

• Starting a business

• Planning for the future