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CBSE CLASS 12 BUSINESS STUDIES
CHAPTER – 7
DIRECTING
REVISION NOTES

MEANING

Directing refers to giving instructions, guidance and motivation to the staff in an organization to
work efficiently in order to achieve organizational goals
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Directing is
a continuous process initiated at top level and flows to the bottom through organizational
hierarchy
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Directing Initiates Action: Directing is required at all stages, a manager has to perform this
function along with planning, organizing, staffing and controlling
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Directing Takes Place at all Levels of Management: every manager has to perform this
function and thence it takes place at all levels of management
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Directing is a Continuous Process: Directing takes place at all levels of the organisation so
that all activities are directed towards the achievement of organizational goals
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IMPORTANCE
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A manger
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Effective directing through motivation, communication and
leadership help employees to cope with changes in the environment
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Directing helps in Stability and Balance in the organization: Effective directing fosters
cooperation and commitment among employees and helps I striking a balance between various
activities and departments
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A manager has to deal
with people with diverse background, and expectations
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The following are the basic principles of effective direction:
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It should bring out untapped energies of employees for the efficiency of organisation
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Harmony of Objectives:

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It is an important function of management to motivate people and direct their efforts
towards the achievement of enterprise objectives and their personal goals
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The principle
implies harmony of personal interest and common interest
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Unity of Command:
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This principle states that one person should receive orders from only one superior, in
other words, one person should be accountable to only one boss
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To have effective direction, it is very essential to have an effective communication
which provides for free flow of ideas, information, suggestions, complaints and
grievances
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Use of Informal Organisation:
A manager must be aware of the informal groups in a organisation and use it for effective
directing
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Leadership:
Managers should e

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