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Question
Write short note on the following
Importance of Directing.
Solution 1
Importance of directing.
Definition: - “Directing is what has to be done and in what manner through dictating the procedures and policies for accomplishing performance standards”. Defined by… (Earnest Date)
The importance of Directing is as follows:
- Initiates Action: Directing function is a point from where the action starts, subordinates understand their jobs and so according to the instructions given. Whatever plans are made can be implemented only when the actual work starts, the direction becomes beneficial.
- Integrated Efforts: The superiors are able to guide, inspire and instruct the subordinates to work. Efforts of every employee towards fulfillment of goals are required. it is through this direction the efforts of every department can be related and integrated with others.
- Means of Motivation: A manager makes use of motivational techniques to improve the performance of subordinates by providing monetary and non–monetary incentives. Motivation is also helpful for the subordinates to give the best of their abilities which ultimately helps in growth.
- Provides Stability and Balance: Stability and balance in the organization become very important for long term survival. Effective leadership, communication, supervision and motivation provide stability and maintain balance in the different parts of the organisation.
- Adopting Changes: Directing function helps in making changes in the internal and external environment. it is the role of the manager to communicate the possible changes very clearly to the subordinates like new technology, production techniques, management policies, etc.
- Efficient Utilization of Resources: Directing helps to utilize all the resources to the optimum level. Proper direction helps the employees, gives guidance and motivation in the right manner which reduces wastages and increased efficiency. This also helps in maximum possible utilization of resources of men, machines, material, methods and money.
Solution 2
The importance of directing can be explained through the following points:
- Helps in achieving objectives - Directing initiates the actual action in an organisation. An individual cannot start working without proper instructions or directions. In addition, directing in the form of supervision and motivation helps the employees to achieve their targets more efficiently.
- Helps in integrating efforts - Every organisation has employees, with different jobs or work assigned to them at various levels. It is only through directing that their efforts are integrated and channelised towards the attainment of the common organisational goals.
- Encourages employee development - Proper directing guides the employees in the right direction. Elements of directing such as motivation and leadership encourage the employees to work to the best of their capabilities.
- Ensures stability - Stability is crucial for the long-term survival of any business. As every individual have different behavioural patterns and attitudes, at times, this may result in a clash or conflict between individual and organisational goals. Thus, proper directing helps in maintaining stability and avoiding such conflicts.
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