"If a manager wants to introduce new system of accounting, there may be initial resistance from accounting staff. But, if manager explains the purpose, provides training and motivates with additional rewards, the employees may accept change and cooperate with manager". The statement describes the characteristics of directing as:
A. Directing flows from top to bottom
B. Directing initiates action
C. Directing is a continuous process
D. Directing Facilitates coordination in action
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
"If a manager wants to introduce new system of accounting, there may be initial resistance from accounting staff. But, if manager explains the purpose, provides training and motivates with additional rewards, the employees may accept change and cooperate with manager". The statement describes the characteristics of directing as:
A. Directing flows from top to bottom
B. Directing initiates action
C. Directing is a continuous process
D. Directing Facilitates coordination in action
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Solution
NCERT lists 'directing initiates action', 'directing is a continuous process' and 'directing flows from top to bottom' among the characteristics of directing. 'Facilitates coordination in action' is not one of the listed characteristics. Therefore, A, B and C only are correct. Note: NCERT actually uses this exact accounting-system example while explaining how directing helps introduce needed changes. The question's framing is therefore awkward, but we are strictly following NTA's official answer key.
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