Read the following case study and answer the question :

Ramu is very hungry since he did not breakfast in the morning. By 1.00 P.M. he became restless and started walking on the road in search of a hotel for snacks or meals.

After walking for 2kms, he could find a hotel where roti and dal was available for ₹10. Since he had only ₹15 in pocket, he paid ₹10 and had a satisfying meal. After taking a meal, he felt that he had regained energy.

The element of Directing to which above case study is related to, do have various importance. Select out of following, which is not its importance.

Either positive or Negative

The correct answer is option (3) : Either positive or Negative

Motivation helps to improve performance levels of employees as well as the organisation. Since proper motivation satisfies the needs of employees, they in turn devote all their energies for optimum performance in their work.

Motivation helps to reduce absenteeism in the organisation. Some important reasons for absenteeism are—bad working conditions, inadequate rewards, lack of recognition, poor relations with supervisors and colleagues etc.

Motivation helps to reduce employee turnover and thereby saves the cost of new recruitment and training. The main reason for high rate of employee turnover is lack of motivation.

The element of Directing in the case study is related to various important aspects of management. Among the given options, what is not an importance of directing in this context is:

(3) Either positive or negative

Directing in management typically involves guiding and leading employees to achieve organizational goals and objectives. It includes providing instructions, motivation, and communication. The importance of directing includes improving employee performance, reducing employee turnover, and reducing absenteeism. However, the option (3) "Either positive or negative" does not directly represent an importance of directing but rather a statement that actions taken during directing can have both positive and negative consequences.