Question

"Directing is the function of all managers of the organisation." Do you agree with this statement? Give any three reasons in support of your answer.

Answer 1

"Directing is the function of all managers of the organization." - the statement is agreeable.

Directing is that function of management process which ensures that the members of an organization work efficiently and effectively for the attainment of desired goals. It is obsessed about instructions, guiding, supervising. It includes issuing orders and instructions to subordinates. Any three reasons:

1. It initiates action: Directing function states how actions have to be carried. In the directing function the superiors direct the actions of employees towards the predetermined goals of the organization.
2. Balance in the organization: Directing function of management tries to create a balance in the organization. Generally, when the employees are working at different levels they develop different attitudes and balance between their attitudes is made by directing function.
   
3. Means of motivation: Directing function does not mean giving orders only but through directions and instructions the superiors try to motivate the employees to perform to their best ability. Motivation is a very important of directing.