Directing Business Studies - Directing

The motivation theory which classifies needs in hierarchical order is developed by:

Which of the following terms can be defined as overseeing subordinates at work?

The need of affection, sense of belongingness, acceptance and friendship is related with:

Democratic style of leadership helps in:

How are employees motivated to improve their performance when the organization uses internal sources of recruitment? State.

What is meant by ‘Decoding’ as an element of communication?

Give the meaning of ‘supervision’ as an element of directing.

Give any two characteristics of ‘Organizational Climate’ that influence the behaviour of individuals and act as a non-financial incentive.

What is meant by ‘Democratic style’ of ‘leadership’?

Explain briefly any three personal barriers to communication.

Explain briefly any three organisational barriers to communication.

Explain any three functions performed by a supervisor that are vital to any organization.

Explain briefly any three semantic barriers to communication.

Explain any three assumptions of Maslow’s need hierarchy theory.

'A.S. Environs Ltd.' is dealing in Environment- Consultancy. To get the business, the team leader and his team used to travel to different states to give presentation to their clients. As per the policy of the company, the team leader used to travel by air whereas his team travelled by road/train. It was not only time consuming but also at times forced the female team members to travel alone.
As a result, the subordinates were not acting in a desired manner to achieve organisational goals. The CEO of the company came to know about it. He called the team leader, discussed the matter with him and decided to change the travel policy of the company. It was decided that in future all the members including the leader would travel together and usefully utilise the travelling time in discussion about the presentation to be given to the clients. This made a positive impact, and every member of the team started acting in a manner as desired by the team leader.
State, the features of the element of the function of management used by the CEO.

“Leadership is required only for less efficient subordinates". Do you agree? Explain any four reasons in support of your answer.

‘It is only motivation through which the managers can inspire their subordinates to give their best to the organisation’. In the light of this statement explain any four points of importance of motivation.

‘K.S. Energy Ltd.’ was a energy efficiency consultancy company. To get the business the team leader and his team used to travel to different states to give presentation to their clients. As per the policy of the company, the team leader used to travel by air, whereas his team travelled by road/train. It was not only time consuming but also at times forced female team members to travel alone.
As a result, the subordinates were not acting in a desired manner to achieve organizational goals. The CEO came to know about it. He called the team leader, discussed the matter with him and changed the travel policy of the company. It was decided that all the members including the leader would travel together in future and would usefully utilize the travelling time in discussion with the subordinates about the presentation to be given to the clients. This made a positive impact and every member of the team started acting in a manner as desired by the team leader.
State the features of the element of the function of management used by the CEO.

‘Alfa Ltd.' was dealing in renewable energy. To get the business, the team leader and his team used to travel to different states to give presentation to their clients. As per the policy of the company, the leader used to travel by air, whereas his team travelled by road/train. It was not only time consuming but also at time forced female team members to travel alone.As a result, the subordinates were not acting in desired manner to achieve organisational goals. The CEO came to know about it. He called the team leader, discussed the matter with him and decided to change the travel policy of the company. It was decided that all the members including the leaders would travel together in future and would usefully utilise the travelling time in discussion with the subordinates about presentation to be given to the clients. This made a positive impact, and every member of the team started acting in a manner as desired by the team leader.
State, the features of the element of the function of management used by the CEO.

Explain the following non-financial incentives.

1. Status.
2. Organisational climate.
3. Career advancement opportunities.

Explain any four psychological barriers to effective communication.

What is meant by ‘Directing’ as a function of management? Describe any four points of its importance.

What is meant by ‘Leadership’? Describe any four qualities of a good leader.

Explain any four non financial incentives.

________ is the process of stimulating people to act to their best ability to accomplish desired goals.

_______ leader gives complete freedom to the subordinates and avoids use of power.

_______ is the process of exchange of information between two or more persons to reach common understanding.

_______ is a non-financial incentive, involving designing job with greater variety of work content.

_______ is an activity of influencing people to strive willingly for organisational goals.

'Status' is one of the semantic barriers of communication in an organisation.(True/ False)

Motivation is a complex process. (True/ False)

Informal system of communication is also referred as the 'grapevine communication'. (True/ False)

A leader plays a key role in introducing required changes in the organisation. (True/ False)

Directing integrates employees efforts. (True/ False)