Distinguishing between Planning and Directing in Organisation of Commerce and Management
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What is the main difference between Planning and Directing?

  • Planning is continuous in nature, while Directing is a one-time process.
  • Planning is concerned with internal factors, while Directing focuses on external factors.
  • Planning is deciding in advance what to do, while Directing involves guidance and inspiration of employees. (correct)
  • Planning is about setting goals, while Directing is about choosing the means to achieve those goals.

    • Which level of management is primarily involved in directing the employees?

  • Lower management
  • Top management
  • Middle management (correct)
  • All levels of management equally

    • What does Directing involve?

  • Setting objectives and identifying ways of attaining goals
  • Choosing the best plan for resource allocation
  • Deciding in advance what to do and how to do it
  • Instructing, guiding, inspiring, communicating, and motivating human resources (correct)

    • Which function is considered the basic first function of the management process?

    <p>Planning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Planning focus on when deciding what to do?

    <p>Resources requirement and availability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which level of management is concerned with planning the activities?

    <p>Top management (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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