Read the following passage and answer question.

Directing refers to the process of instructing, guiding. counselling, motivating and leading people in the organisation to achieve its objectives. Directing is a managerial process which takes place throughout the life of the organisation irrespective of people occupying managerial positions. In the organisation every individual effort contributes to the organisational performance. Thus it ensures that the individual work for organisational goals.

One of the principle of Directing emphasises that directing techniques must help every individual in the organisation to contribute to his maximum potential for achievement of organisational objectives. In the organisation different techniques are used to motivate people such as pay, bonus, promotion, recognitions, praise, responsibility etc. and also different financial incentives are used. Under one of such incentive schemes employees are offered company shares at a predetermined price which is lower than market price.

Identify the technique which is used to motivate people in an organisation to influence them to contribute their best?

Motivator

The correct answer is option (4)- Motivator.

The question asks for the technique used to influence people in an organisation so that they contribute their best towards organisational objectives. The passage mentions different techniques such as pay, bonus, promotion, recognition, praise, and incentives that encourage employees to perform better. These are collectively known as motivators because they motivate employees to work efficiently and contribute their maximum potential.

Motivator is the technique used to motivate people in an organisation. Managers use diverse motivators like pay, bonus, promotion, recognition, praise, responsibility etc., in the organisation to influence people to contribute their best. 

OTHER OPTIONS

• Motive: A motive is an inner state that energises, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals. Motives arise out of the needs of individuals. Realisation of a motive causes restlessness in the individual which prompts some action to reduce such restlessness.

• Leadership is the process of influencing and guiding employees to work towards achieving the goals and objectives of the organization. Effective leadership involves inspiring, motivating, and directing employees to perform their tasks and responsibilities in alignment with the organization's vision and mission.

• Supervision involves overseeing and guiding the work of employees to ensure that tasks are performed efficiently and effectively. It involves providing instructions, guidance, and feedback to employees to help them achieve their goals and meet organizational objectives.