Business Studies

Directing

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of Directing?

Directing initiates action

Directing takes place at top level of management only.

Directing is a continuous process

Directing flows from top to bottom

✅ Correct Option: 2

Directing initiates action, is a continuous process, and flows from top to bottom through the organisational hierarchy. However, it is pervasive: every manager at every level directs subordinates. Saying it takes place only at the top level contradicts this feature, so option 2 is not a characteristic.

2023: 29 May Shift 2

Match List I with List II

LIST I		LIST II
A. Job Enrichment	I.	Indicates the characteristics which describe an organisation
B. Organisational Climate	II.	Informal Communication
C. Laissez-faire	III.	Leadership Style
D. Grapevine	IV.	Concerned with designing jobs that include greater variety of work content

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 13 May Shift 2

Which leadership style was highlighted in Rajesh's actions?

2025: 15 May Shift 1

A leader has the viewpoint that reward or punishment can both be given based on the result achieved.
What type of leadership is this?

2026: 29 May Shift 2

The objective of Ford was:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

"If there is no reward or appreciation for a good suggestion, the subordinates may not be willing to offer useful suggestions". The barrier discussed in the statement is:

2025: 30 May Shift 2

______ means inspiring, stimulating or encouraging the subordinates with zeal to work by using monetary, non-monetary incentives.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Directing?

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