WorksheetsSNU_NI_3_Directing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT a component of directing?
Motivating
Communicating
Leading
Budgeting
Delegation of power is best described as:
Giving specific orders to subordinates
Providing detailed instructions for every task
Granting subordinates authority to act in a broad area
Micromanaging employees' work
The principle of unity of command in direction means that:
All subordinates should have the same objectives
Subordinates should receive orders from only one superior
Direction should be harmonious across the organization
Power should be delegated to multiple managers
Directing is essential because most enterprises require the combined services of people.
True
False
Delegation of power is a more specific form of direction compared to issuing orders.
True
False
Orientation, as a means of direction, focuses on providing information necessary for intelligent action.
True
False
Effective communication is not necessary for successful direction in an organization.
True
False
Motivation in management is solely about providing financial incentives to employees.
True
False
Which of the following best describes "inviting voluntary service" as an approach to direction, according to the text?
Assigning tasks with strict deadlines to ensure compliance
Encouraging employees to contribute willingly without formal orders
Offering rewards to enforce participation in tasks
Delegating all responsibilities to subordinates without guidance
According to the text, how does referencing Maslow’s Needs Hierarchy and Herzberg’s Two-factor Principles contribute to a motivational system?
It eliminates the need for communication between managers and employees
It provides a framework for understanding and addressing employee needs
It focuses only on external rewards like salary increases
It ensures employees work harder through strict supervision
