DIRECTING

Basic Physiological needs are concerned with -

• Shelter

• Food

• Clothing

• All of these

Which of the following procedural decisions would be characterized by a manager who asks other people for their opinion and ideas and then makes the decisions alone?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Laissez Faire

• Delegation

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Autocratic leadership style?

• Subordinates are expected to obey the orders of the leader

• An autocratic leader does not wish to be contradicted

• Subordinates are given high degree of independence

• Quick decision making is facilitated

Ms. Arundhati, the CEO of Sunlife Ltd., is delivering a speech to a group of investors. She is emphasizing the significance of the company's success and achievement, which relies on the support of customers, shareholders, suppliers, and intermediariers. She also discusses how establishing a positive association with these parties contributes to enhancing the company's public image in the market.

What is the primary goal of Ms. Arundhati's speech?

• To increase sales

• To generate positive publicity

• To improve the company's image

• To build relationships with stakeholders

During the year 2020, Pandey Ltd. made surplus profits die to growing reputation of the business as a result of sincerity of its employees. In order to give due recognition to its employees and motivate them to continue to do the good work, the company decided to give a certain percentage of profits to them.

Identify the type of financial incentive being adopted by the company.

• Perquisites

• Productivity linked wage incentives

• Co-partnership

• Profit sharing

A: Directing is said to be the heart of the management process. Planning, Organizing and staffing have got no importance if direction function does not take place.

R: Directing is the function of guiding, inspiring, overseeing and instructing people towards accomplishment of organization's goals.

• A and R are true and R is the explanation of A

• A and R are true and R is not the explanation of A

• A is true and R is false

• A is false and R is true

'Better human relationships and social satisfaction' are advantages of which type of communication?

• Formal

• Horizontal

• Informal

• Vertical

'Lack of proper incentive' is a barrier to communication. Identify the type of barrier to which it belongs.

• Personal barrier

• Organizational barrier

• Psychological barrier

• Semantic barrier

Manohar a sales manager is Essential Oils ltd. exercises complete power and control over his subordinates. He does not like consulting his subordinates in any matter.

which leadership style is followed by Manohar?

• Autocratic

• Democratic

• Free rein

• Paternalistic

Jagan, who was working in a big company resigned on the ground of 'lack of recognition and attention' in the organization towards his work and performance.

Identify the hierarchy need according to Maslow which was not satisfied for Jagan.

• Physiological needs

• Safety needs

• Affiliation needs

• Esteem needs