CBSE Class 12 - Business Studies - Chapter 7 - Directing - Part -1 (Questions and Answers)
Q1: Define the term 'Directing'?
Answer: Directing as a function of management, refers to the process of instructing, guiding, counselling, motivating and leading people in the organisation to achieve its objectives. It is the force which gives the life to the organisational structure.
Directing involves telling people what they need to do and at the same time ensuring that they do it in the best possible manner. It includes supervision, motivation, communication and leading.
According to Marshal E Dimock, an American Political Scientist, "Directing consists of the processes and techniques utilising in issuing instructions and making certain that operations are carried out as originally planned."
Q2: What are the functions of Directing?
Answer:
① It guides and helps the subordinates to complete the given task properly and as per the schedule.
② It provides the necessary motivation to subordinates to complete the work satisfactorily and strive to do them best.
③ It helps in maintaining discipline and rewarding them who do well.
④ Directing involves supervision, which is essential to make sure that work is performed according to the orders and instructions.
