Directing is pervasive, which means that it

happens at every level of the organization

Which of the following examples best depicts the directing function:

A supervisor tells her team the tasks they need to coomplete

Which of the following examples best illustrates the creative aspect of directing

A manager instructs employees to develop a new website

What happens if managers do not coordinate individual employees' work and effort?

Employees duplicate tasks and are not efficient.

Which of the following is an example of an activity associated with the directing function of management.

A manager disciplines employee for inappropriate behavior in the workplace

Why is directing an important management function in business?

it helps clarify the employee's role in the business

What are the three primary characteistics of an effective control system in a business.

Suitable, understandable, and timely

Why is leadership an important aspect of directing?

Employees follow directions when they respect managers as leaders

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Business Management 2.03 (Directing)

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1
One activity associated with the directing function of management is
instructing employees
establishing goals
interviewing applicants
determining tasks
2
A mangers team consitently hit sales and exceeding profit. The manager knows that s/he is a good director by examining
time standards
quantity standards
quality standards
employee turnover
3
Manager, Pablo is taking steps to correct a problem that is affecting the business's productivity Which type is he using
rework
functional
contingency
preliminary
4
A Co. posts checklists near equipment to help employees follow the proper guidelines when operating machinery. This is
utility
constructive
response
feedforward
5
A primary activity of the directing function of management is
evaluating performance
initiating action
establishing authority
identify skills
6
Directing is pervasive, which means that it
involves interpersonal communication
never stops
flows from the top down
happens at every level of the organization
7
Which factor could legitimately be used as the basis for prioritizing work responsibilities?
preference for one job over another
Skills needed to do the work
importance of the work
number of people required to get the work done
8
Which of the following examples best depicts the directing function:
A Ceo determines the company's goals
A president figures out which staff members should report to him
A manager hires six new staff members
A supervisor tells her team the tasks they need to coomplete
9
Which of the following examples best illustrates the creative aspect of directing
A supervisor tries to determine why his employees aren't gettinig along.
A CEO directs a manager who directs lower level employees
A supervisor spends time getting to know each employee individually
A manager instructs employees to develop a new website
10
What happens if managers do not coordinate individual employees' work and effort?
Employees are more focused on their taks.
Employees duplicate tasks and are not efficient.
The company is not able to hand changes
The company has a culture of teamwork.
11
Which of the following is a primary staffing consideration when a manager decides to hire a new employee?
communication methods
reimbursement procedures
investment foals
necessary skills
12
Which of the following is an example of an activity associated with the directing function of management.
Pedro interviews several applicants for an open position in the finance dep
A manager coordinaates the taks of a cross-functional work team
Carmen recommends changes to incdrease outputs on the production line
A manager disciplines employee for inappropriate behavior in the workplace
13
Why is directing an important management function in business?
it is responsible for developing positive relationship among coworkers
it helps the business set organizational goals
it helps clarify the employee's role in the business
it is responsible for creating the business's vision and purpose
14
What are the three primary characteistics of an effective control system in a business.
Suitable, understandable, and timely
Responsive, flexible, and trasferable
Relevant, intangible, and rigid
Rigid, econoical and rectionary
15
Why is leadership an important aspect of directing?
Employees need less supervision when managers demonstrate leadership
Leadership and directing include the same activities and traits.
Leaderships improves managers' ability to provide clear instructions.
Employees follow directions when they respect managers as leaders

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