Directing

Q.

Which of the following is not an element of direction?

(a) Motivation

(b) Communication

(c) Delegation

(d) Supervision

Q.

Identify the correct sequence of steps involved in the motivation process.

1. Drives, search behaviour, unsatisfied need, tension, satisfying behaviour, reduction of tension

2. Unsatisfied need, tension, drives, search behaviour, satisfied behaviour, reduction of tension

3. Search behaviour, reduction of tension, unsatisfied need, tension, drives, satisfied behaviour.

4. Tension, drives, search behaviour, unsatisfied need, satisfying behaviour, reduction of tension

Q.

Name the management function, which is known as 'management in action'.

1. Directing

2. Controlling

3. Planning

4. Staffing

Q.

The process of instructing, guiding, counseling, motivating and leading people in the organisation to achieve its objectives is called

1. Planning

2. Staffing

3. Directing

4. Organising

Q.

Identify the feature of coordination being highlighted in the given statement: ‘Coordination is not a one-time function, it begins at the planning stage and continues till controlling.’

1. Coordination is an all-pervasive function

2. Coordination ensures unity of action

3. Coordination is a continuous process

4. Coordination is a deliberate function

Q.

Give the Meaning of directing

Q.

Effective motivation in the organization does not contribute towards____.

1. Helping to reduce employee turnover

2. Developing performance levels of employees

3. Resistance to changes in the organization

4. All of the above

Q.

While other functions prepare a setting for action, name the function that initiates an action in the organisation.

1. Organising

2. Staffing

3. Planning

4. Directing

Q.

Directing helps to initiate action by guiding and instructing people in the organisation towards the attainment of desired objectives. State true or false.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Which is not a function of management of the following.

1. Controlling

2. Cooperating

3. Staffing

4. Planning

Q. is the main pillar of directing.

1. Motivation
2. Recruitment
3. Selection

Q.

What is the primary focus of lean portfolio management?

Q.

The First Step in Planning Is

Q.

Which one of the following is not an element of direction ?

1. Motivation

2. Communication

3. Delegation

4. Supervision

Q.

What are the elements of directing?

Q. Write Short Notes on the following:

Importance of Directing.

Q.

What are basic accounting skills?

Q. Write a word or a phrase or a term which can substitute each one of the following :

A process where managers instruct, guide and communicate with employees.

Q. Supervision, guidance and motivation are important aspects of directing.

1. False
2. True

Q.

The___ makes it a point to praise good work and give feedback in case the work is not up to the mark.

1. None of these

2. Chief Executive Officer

3. Floor manager

4. Associate

Q. Directing helps managers to initiate action towards employees.

1. True
2. False

Q. Directing is a process which instructs, guides and motivates employees to achieve objectives.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following statement statements about leader ship is false?

1. Leadership does not necessarily take place within a hierarchical structure of an organization
2. Not every leader is a manager
3. When people operate as leaders their role is always clearly established and defined
4. All the above

Q. Management by Objectives (MBO) is a system for achieving organizational objectives, enhancement of employee commitment and participation. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of MBO?

1. Clarity in organizational action
2. Personnel satisfaction
3. Basis for organizational change
4. Flexibility

Q. The Blake and Mouton Leadership (or Managerial) Grid uses two key dimensions in relation to management style;concern for _____ and concern for_____.

1. People, targets
2. Production, co-operation
3. People, production
4. Production, teamwork

Q. Identify the factor of span of control which suggests that efficient and well-trained subordinates create lesser demand on the superior's time and capacity.

1. Capacity of superior
2. Ability of subordinates
3. Clarity of plans
4. Location of operations