Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Directing

Question:

Read the following passage and answer questions

Aarav is a production manager m a company. He is always instructing, guiding, motivating and leading people in the organisation to achieve its objectives, He always stimulates his subordinates to take up work voluntarily to achieve organisational goals. He always develops action plans and made decision consultation with his subordinates. He usually follows official channels for communication as designed in the organisation chart. He also uses informal communication in times of urgency.

Aarav stimulates his workers to take up work voluntarily. Which element of directing is highlighted here ?

Options:

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Motivation

Correct Answer:

Motivation

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (4) : Motivation

The element of directing highlighted in the statement "Aarav stimulates his workers to take up work voluntarily" is

• Motivation

In this context,

Aarav is engaging in motivational activities to encourage his workers to willingly and enthusiastically undertake their tasks. Motivation is a crucial element of the directing function of management as it involves inspiring
and incentivizing employees to perform their work effectively and with dedication.