Chapter – 7 Directing - V. Imp. Chapter (2+3+3=8 marks)

2 and 3 marks which should not exceed (30-40 words)

DIRECTING:

Define “Direction” as a function of management? – 2 marks (Important)

• Directing consists of supervision, motivation, leadership & communication (SMCL)
• It involves issuing orders and instructions by managers to subordinates
• Guiding and inspiring them
• Supervising their affairs
• Leading and motivating them to efficiently achieve the desired goals of the organisation.

Write two elements of directing? – 2 marks

Answer: give definitions of any two elements viz. supervision, motivation and leadership and communication

Enumerate any two FEATURES of directing?

Or

Enumerate any 2 points of IMPORTANCE OF DIRECTING as a function of management.

Direction helps to facilitate changes and motivate subordinates (any two points) - FM

Facilitates changes:

Directing helps to make adjustments in the organisation and cope with the changing conditions through communication and leadership.

Motivates subordinates

Directing helps to motivate subordinates to work efficiently and contribute their maximum efforts towards achieving the goals of the organisation.

Initiates action:

• All the activities of the organisation are initiated through direction.
• The aim of direction is to activate employees to work towards achieving the goals
• Without direction all other managerial functions like (PCOS) planning, coordination, organising and staffing will be ineffective as plans will not be implemented in the desired manner.

SUPERVISION

Define “Supervision” 2 marks

• “Supervision” means overseeing the employees at work.
• It means monitoring, instructing, guiding and observing (MIGO) the subordinates in their task to ensure that both plans and procedures are implemented.
• “Supervision” normally refers to individuals who supervise the operations. He may be a Foreman, Overseer, Superintendent, Section Officer or Section In-charge. Who is a supervisor?