One of the following is not an element of direction. Identify.

Delegation 

The correct answer is option 2- delegation.

The process of directing involves guiding, coaching, instructing, motivating, leading the people in an organisation to achieve organisational objectives. Many other activities related to directing may broadly be grouped into four categories which are the elements of directing. These are: (i) Supervision (ii) Motivation (iii) Leadership (iv) Communication