Match List-I (principle of directing) with List-II (situation):
| List-I | List-II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | Maximum individual contribution | (I) | A week after giving an order, a manager checks whether it is being carried out and what problems have come up. |
| (B) | Appropriateness of direction technique | (II) | After giving an instruction, a manager asks the worker to repeat it, to make sure it has been understood clearly. |
| (C) | Managerial communication | (III) | A manager praises one employee in public and gives another a cash reward, as their needs differ. |
| (D) | Follow through | (IV) | A manager draws up a reward plan so that each employee puts in his fullest effort for the firm’s targets. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Maximum individual contribution | (IV) A manager draws up a reward plan so that each employee puts in his fullest effort for the firm’s targets. | Directing should help every person give his maximum effort. A good reward plan makes each employee feel his effort will pay. |
| (B) Appropriateness of direction technique | (III) A manager praises one employee in public and gives another a cash reward, as their needs differ. | The technique must suit each person’s needs. Praise moves one person, money moves another. |
| (C) Managerial communication | (II) After giving an instruction, a manager asks the worker to repeat it, to make sure it has been understood clearly. | Through proper feedback, the manager makes sure the subordinate has understood the instruction properly. |
| (D) Follow through | (I) A week after giving an order, a manager checks whether it is being carried out and what problems have come up. | Giving an order is not enough. The manager reviews whether it is being carried out and what problems have come up. |
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Principles of Directing … (i) Maximum individual contribution: This principle emphasises that directing techniques must help every individual in the organisation to contribute to his maximum potential for achievement of organisational objectives. It should bring out untappted energies of employees for the efficiency of organisation. For example, a good motivation plan with suitable monetary and non-monetary rewards can motivate an employee to contribute his maximum efforts for the organisation as he or she may feel that their efforts will bring them suitable rewards.” “(iv) Appropriateness of direction technique: According to this principle, appropriate motivational and leadership technique should be used while directing the people based on subordinate needs, capabilities, attitudes and other situational variables. For example, for some people money can act as powerful motivator while for others promotion may act as effective motivator.” “(v) Managerial communication: Effective managerial communication across all the levels in the organisation makes direction effective. Directing should convey clear instructions to create total understanding to subordinates. Through proper feedback, the managers should ensure that subordinate understands his instructions clearly.” “Principles of Directing … (viii) Follow through: Mere giving of an order is not sufficient. Managers should follow it up by reviewing continuously whether orders are being implemented accordingly or any problems are being encountered. If necessary, suitable modifications should be made in the directions.” |