MNGT 201

Which of the following is the primary purpose of directing?

• Planning activities
  

• Allocating resources
  

• Leading and motivating employees
  

• • Setting goals

What does effective directing primarily involve?

• a) Establishing strategies

• b) Coordinating efforts

• c) Guiding and inspiring employees

• d) Designing organizational structures

Which of these is NOT an element of directing?

• a) Supervision

• b) Motivation

• c) Delegation

• d) Communication

Motivation is best defined as:

• a) The process of inspiring people to achieve goals

• b) Assigning tasks to employees

• c) Monitoring employee performance

• d) Planning future objectives

A key function of supervision in directing is:

• a) Creating organizational goals

• b) Monitoring employees’ activities

• c) Reducing operational costs

• d) Establishing financial policies

Which leadership style involves employees in decision-making?

• a) Autocratic

• b) Democratic

• c) Laissez-faire

• d) Bureaucratic

Which of the following theories emphasizes fulfilling employees’ needs as a way of improving motivation?

• a) Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

• b) Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

• c) McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y

• d) Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

Communication in directing is considered effective when:

• a) The sender uses complex technical terms

• b) The receiver interprets the message as intended

• c) Feedback is not required

• d) The message is one-way

A transformational leader is one who:

• a) Focuses on short-term goals

• b) Inspires and motivates employees to achieve higher performance

• c) Delegates tasks without supervision

• d) Operates within a strict hierarchy

The process of influencing employees to work toward achieving organizational goals is called:

• a) Directing

• b) Supervising

• c) Leading

• d) Controlling