Business Studies

Directing

Easy

Which principle of directing states that "mere giving of an order is not sufficient"?

Unity of Command

Leadership

Harmony of objectives

Follow through

✅ Correct Option: 4

Option 1 -> Unity of Command means a subordinate should receive orders from only one superior to avoid confusion and maintain clear accountability.

Option 2 -> Leadership emphasizes that managers should possess qualities to influence, guide, and motivate subordinates effectively towards achieving organizational goals.

Option 3 -> Harmony of objectives focuses on aligning organizational goals with individual employee goals to ensure mutual benefit and cooperation.

Option 4 -> Follow through states that merely issuing orders is insufficient; managers must monitor implementation, provide guidance, and ensure proper execution of instructions.

Hence, Option 4: Follow through -> This principle explicitly addresses that giving orders alone is not enough. It requires managers to actively follow up, track progress, clarify doubts, and take corrective measures to ensure that instructions are properly understood and executed by subordinates -> correct

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