Question

Six Marks Question:
"Directing plays an important role in the success of management." Explain any four points of importance of directing in the light of this statement.

Answer 1

Four points of importance of directing are:

1. Balance in the organisation: Managers bring out balance between individual interests of employees and organisational interests through directing function.
2. Helps stability and growth: Efficient directing helps an enterprise to survive and growth. It can expand and grow when the right direction is provided.
3. Improves efficiency: It is through directing that managers get the work done through people. It serves as a means of fostering cooperation and commitment.
4. Initiates action: All activities of an organisation are initiated through direction. The purpose of direction is to activate employees to work.