Which among the following are the elements of Directing?

(A) Supervision

(B) Motivation

(C) Leadership

(D) Specialisation

(E) Communication

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(A), (B), (C) and (E) only

The correct answer is option (2)-  (A), (B), (C) and (E) only.

Supervision, Motivation, Leadership & Communication are element of directing.

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

• Supervision: It is an element of direction. It can be understood as a process as well as the functions performed by supervisor (a position at operative level). Supervision is very important as it is closely linked to overseeing the work, guiding and ensuring that targets are met by workers and employees.

• Motivation: Motivation is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals of organisation. It is an internal feeling of an individual and leads to goal directed behaviour. Motivation is mainly based on needs of individuals. It helps individuals and groups in the organisation for improved performance.

• Leadership: Leadership is most important factor in the success of an enterprise. It is the process of influencing people to strive willingly for group objectives.

• Communication: Communication refers to process of exchange of ideas between or among persons and create understanding.