Business Management I (2.03)

A primary activity of the directing function of management is

• Esrablishing Authority

• Initiating Action

• Evaluating Preformance

• Identifying Skills

Directors who are telling employees how to use their time are

• Movtivating EMployess

• Initiating Change Smoothly

• Providing Stability and structure

• Ensuring resources are used efficiently

Which of the following statements is true about the directing function of management

•   It is results driven rather than performance driven.

•   It is a continuous process.

•   It uses standardized communication.

•   It primarily occurs at the lowest level of the organization.

Which employees at a company participate in directing?

•   All managers

•   Support staff

•   Top executives

•   First-line supervisors

One activity associated with the directing function of management is

•   determining tasks.

•   instructing employees.

•   interviewing applicants.

•   establishing goals.

What is a manager doing when s/he provides an employee with positive feedback and encouragement?

•   Coordinating

•   Motivating

• Planning

•   Compensating

Which of the following is an example of an activity associated with the directing function of management:

•   Carmen recommends changes to increase outputs on the production line.

•   A manager disciplines an employee for inappropriate behavior in the workplace.

•   A manager coordinates the tasks of a cross-functional work team.

•   Pedro interviews several applicants for an open position in the finance department.

When directing employees, managers should

•   give all instructions in writing.

•   use strong discipline regularly.

•   adapt to individuals’ communication styles.

•   wait for employees to come to them with issues.

Which of the following is a good way for managers to measure their directing ability:

•   Building group dynamics among employees

•   Analyzing quantity standards such as sales numbers

•   Motivating employees to achieve company goals

•   Eavesdropping on employee conversations

A production supervisor provides a new line worker with information about how to assemble an item. What management function is the production supervisor performing?

• DIrecting

• Staffing

• Planning

• Organizing