Question

Five Marks Questions :
Explain the meaning and any three characteristics of directing.

Answer 1

Directing is considered the heart of management process. Planning, organising and staffing are prepatory functions. Without directing other managerial functions like planning, staffing remaining ineffective. It is an indispensable work and is required to convert plans into performance.

Three characteristics of directing given below:

1. Initiates action
2. Improves efficiency
3. Balance in the organisation