_______ essentially implies a process which coordinates human efforts, assembles resources and integrates both into a unified whole to be utilised for achieving specified objectives.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Organising
Option (1) Staffing — Incorrect. Staffing is filling the positions in the organisation structure with the right people and keeping them filled. It deals with people only, not with assembling all resources.
Option (2) Organising — Correct. Organising is the function that puts plans into action. It identifies and groups the work, assigns duties, grants authority and sets up working relationships. In doing so it brings together human efforts and other resources into one unified whole aimed at the objectives.
Option (3) Coordination — Incorrect. Coordination is the essence of management. It links the activities of different departments into unity of action. The question describes a process that assembles resources and builds a structure, which is organising.
Option (4) Directing — Incorrect. Directing means instructing, guiding, motivating and leading people. It starts action once the structure is ready.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Meaning Let us take an example to understand how organising takes place. Have you ever paid attention to how, the school fete which you enjoy so much, actually takes place? What goes on behind the scene to make it the desired reality you want? The whole activity is divided into task groups each dealing with a specific area like the food committee, the decoration committee, the ticketing committee and so on. These are under the overall supervision of the official in charge of the event. Coordinating relationships are established among the various groups to enable smooth interaction and clarity about each group’s contribution towards the event. All the above activities are a part of the organising function.” “Organising essentially implies a process which coordinates human efforts, assembles resources and integrates both into a unified whole to be utilised for achieving specified objectives.” |