As the in charge of a small scale factory manufacturing glassware, Raghu guides his subordinates and clarifies their doubts in performing a task, so that they are able to achieve the work targets given to them.

Identify the function of management being described in the above lines.

Directing

The correct answer is option 2- Directing.

Directing is the function of management where a manager guides, leads, and motivates subordinates to achieve the organization's goals. In this case, Raghu is guiding his subordinates, clarifying doubts, and ensuring that they achieve the work targets, which aligns with the directing function.

Directing helps to initiate action by people in the organisation towards attainment of desired objectives. For example, if a supervisor guides his subordinates and clarifies their doubts in performing a task, it will help the worker to achieve work targets given to him.